Certification Details
BLS
State Licensure
ACLS
Job Details
The Surgical Tech works under the supervision of the surgeon and RN.
Assists surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed.
Assists in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms.
Scrub on all cases, primarily; Heart team. CVOR.
Uses physician preference card to identify supplies and equipment needed for the scheduled surgical or emergency procedures.
Updates preference cards with any necessary changes.
Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
Prepares solutions and medications used. Properly labels and reports amounts used for charting.
Prepares back table and mayo stand anticipating needs of the surgeon and through the use of the surgeon's preference card.
Provides supplies or equipment upon request for the surgeon, nurses and/or anesthesiologist.
Assists with draping sterile field; drapes and covers operating and instrument tables.
Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation, before incision is closed and as needed.
Delivers surgical specimens/cultures from operative field to circulating nurse.
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure by checking package integrity, indicators and opening procedures.
Prepares and sterilizes supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
Reviews and replaces supplies in the surgical case following a procedure. Discards expired medications per protocol.
Assists with terminal cleaning of operating room. Puts equipment, supplies and instruments away as required. Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
Holds retractors or instruments, sponges or suctions operative site, applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders, cuts suture material, connects drains to suction apparatus and applies dressings to a wound.
Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy.
Effectively communicates with surgeon and nursing staff.
Anticipates possible problems or complications that could arise during case. Adjusts quickly and prepares for emergent cases that change work flow.
Performs all duties in a conscientious, courteous and caring manner to maintain positive customer relations.
Maintains efficiency under stress and with irregular working hours.
Adheres to department procedures and acceptable protocols.
Applies knowledge of the dress code related to Standard Precautions and consistently wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Reports any life safety issues, environmental concerns or process deviation to immediate supervisor.
Participates in quality improvement, evidence based practice and research activities.
Participates in professional and program development by attending department in-services, meetings and by sharing professional expertise to enhance quality of patient care and staff development.
Seeks specialty service learning opportunities and growth for advancement.
Assists with the education of new staff and students.
Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.
Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
Job Requirements
Basic Computer skills required.
Previous OR Experience required.
Previous CVOR Experience required.
Float Requirements: -Floating may be required to any Centura location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or Centura-identified 'float zone'. -Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with Centura policy.
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