Surgical Technician

Status: Full-TimePOSITION SUMMARYThis position selects and places surgical instruments supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments sutures and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPrepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case the surgeons needs. Passes instruments retracts tissue and operates equipment during the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate. Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms. May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative all functions according to established policies procedures regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every : The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbents immediate QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GED required. Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent position requires the ability to be conscientious organized and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and QUALIFICATIONSGraduation from a certified school of surgical technology or 2 years of operating room SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSIn the states of Texas Connecticut Idaho Massachusetts Nevada New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia a Surgical Technician must meet one of the following criteria:(1) The individual has successfully completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains active certification as a surgical technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the State Department of State Health Services or its successor. (2) The individual has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps Coast Guard or the United States Public Health Service. (3) The individual was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1 2009. (4) The individual is in service with the federal government to the extent they are performing duties related to that service. Where certification applies credentials must remain active and in good standing prior to performing independent scrub duties.

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