Surgical Technologist
GBMC HealthCare
- USA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Successful completion of a six (6) month accredited training program for Operating Room Technician beyond high school preferred.
Licensures/Certifications:
Heart Saver (CPR Certification).
Experience:
At least six (6) months previous O.R. technician experience.
Skills:
- Analytical skills necessary to organize and prepare operating room according to standard methods and guides.
- Ability to accurately identify large volumes of surgical instruments and supplies.
- Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail in performing technical tasks and anticipating surgical needs.
- Prepares operating room by selecting and opening sterile supplies according to procedure and physician preference card.
- Pre-assembles, adjusts and checks non-sterile equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order.
- Positions patient on the operating table and transports patients to and from surgery.
- Assists with circulating duties under the direct supervision of the R.N.
- Ensures all sterile equipment and instruments are in good working order prior to the start of the surgical case. Assists surgeon with draping of patient.
- Passes instruments and provides sterile items to surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractor devices observing sterile techniques at all times.
- Checks, mixes, and distributes appropriate fluids and drugs on the sterile field under the direct supervision of the RN. Connects drains and tubing.
- Performs surgical counts in accordance with policy and procedure. Aware of and follows AORN Standards and Surgical Services Policies and Procedures.
- Sponges or suctions operative site, cuts suture material as directed by surgeon. Assists with application of sterile dressing of operative site following closure.
- Receives surgical specimens and passes them from the sterile field to the circulating nurse as soon as possible and correctly identified specimens.
- Cleans and reassembles instruments and properly delivers them to the decontamination area. Assures the working order of delicate instrumentation.
- Assists in wrapping sterile items for sterilization when necessary.
- Obtains stock and supplies for operating room.
- Returns equipment to proper location(s).
- Assembles case carats for next working day.
- Assists in transporting patients and securing equipment from other departments.
- Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
- Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities
- Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
- Actively pursues learning and self-development
- Pays attention to detail; follows through
- Sets a positive, professional example for others
- Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
- Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
- Reports to work regularly and on time
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
- Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
- Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
- Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
- Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
- Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
- Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
- Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
- Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently