About this role
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Job Posting Title: Surgical Technologist Location: Frisco - Ambulatory Surgical Center Additional Posting Details: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 5:pm (4/10-hour shifts)
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of SRC. • Communicate effectively with Periop leadership and surgery team. • Assist with transferring patients to the operating table and positioning them appropriately under Circulator guidance. • Collaborate with surgeons, nurses and other providers to develop best practices for surgical procedures. • Implement quality assurance measures to ensure the safety and efficacy of surgical services. • Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and techniques. • Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. • Be a good steward with the hospital and department resources. • Open only the supplies that are needed for the case and keep other items in the room on “hold”. Refrain from opening unnecessary supplies and instruments. • Performs the surgical scrub and donning gown and gloves. • Able to develop knowledge of surgical procedures with emphasis on various orthopedic procedures and the miscellaneous equipment used in the surgical service area. • Maintain strict adherence to infection control practices and protocols. • Proficient understanding of sterile techniques and infection control. • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm under pressure. Team-oriented mindset with a passion for providing exceptional patient care. • Understanding of surgical instruments and their specific uses in various procedures. • Set up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for the procedures. • Performs instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator. • Assist with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. Secures tubing cords and other sterile accessories. • Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure. • Participate in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure. • Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure. • Maintain the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. • Coordinate with the circulating perioperative nurse before, during and after the procedure. • Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate. • Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization (point-of-use). • Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient and assists other team members with terminal cleaning of room. • Assist with updating and keeping accurate preference cards of surgeon’s preferences. • Maintaining necessary records, logs, and reports. • Participates in continuing education and training programs to enhance skills and knowledge. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
• Graduate of Surgical Technologist program with Certification (CST or TS-C), military trained scrub tech, or scrub tech experience prior to 2009 required • Minimum 2 years of experience as a surgical tech with specific knowledge in Orthopedic and Spine procedures preferred. • BLS required within 6 months of hire. • Requires knowledge of principles of asepsis and sterile technique and operating room technique and standards. • Understanding of surgical instruments and their specific uses in various procedures.
Working Environment
• Working Conditions: Inside
• Working Position: Sitting, Standing, and Walking
• Physical Demands: Heavy
• Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping/Kneeling/Bending, and Repetitive Movements
• Lifting or carrying between 35 - 50 lbs.
• Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Hearing, Seeing, Feeling, and Speaking
• This position will be exposed to Inside Environments, Bloodborne Pathogens, Loud Noise, Chemical Hazards, and Respiratory Hazards