Or Surg Tech

• Follows established procedures for surgical intervention--utilizes appropriate preference sheets, checks case cart for accuracy of on-hand supplies, obtains appropriate items for procedures
• Follows established guidelines related to aseptic technique--utilizes proper scrub, gown and gloving technique for self, surgeon, and assistant
• ongoing monitoring of asepsis throughout surgical procedures and reports breaks immediately
• Demonstrates expertise in performance of scrub/surgical routines--anticipates needs of surgeon
• consistently recognizes sequence of procedures
• understands rationale of instrument usage
• passes instruments correctly
• appropriate review and preparation for assigned procedures
• Consistently demonstrates knowledge of instrument usage, assembly of instrument sets, case set-up procedures, break-down of instruments set-ups, and protocol for transport to SPD for processing
• Understands and utilizes established guidelines for operation of autoclaves and steris units--performs daily A-Test/Biological tests as required
• performs proper care, handling, and assembly of instruments for processing
• ensures complete/thorough documentation of all flash and steris cycles as per protocol
• Accepts personal accountability for proper handling, judicious use, and optimum care of all department supply, instrument, and equipment inventory
• Assists the RN with planning patient care--routine and special needs, patient positioning, surgical skin prep, documentation, and accuracy of patient charge process
• Confines and contains sources of contamination throughout the surgical procedure--maintains neat and orderly sterile field, ensures ongoing gross cleaning of instrumentation, etc.
• Assists with ongoing maintenance of up-to-date preference sheets in coordination with circulating RN, OR coordinator and department nurse manager
• Strives to ensure efficiency in turn around time between procedures--readily available
• communication with circulating RN, OR coordinator and/or department nurse manager
• assists with room clean up tasks as necessary
• prioritizes case set up process toward maximum efficiency

• Must possess one (1) year experience in a hospital setting
• Completion of surgical technology training program
• High School Diploma / GED
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
• Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
• Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records

Prefer minimum of 1 year current operating room experience