GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies. (20%)Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling. (20%)Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients and participates in the surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site. (20%)Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials. (20%)Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count. (10%)Cares for and utilizes resources to promote cost effective and efficient environment for patients. (10%)Performs other duties as assigned or required.QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
Surgical Technologist (ST) hired after 12/29/2020 must:
* Successfully complete a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain a surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program (including military completed programs). Nationally recognized surgical technologist certification required within 6 months of completion of Surgical Technologist program. OR
* Be employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020. - OR-
* Been employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 29, 2020
Preferred
One year of Surgical Technologist experience preferred.Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
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