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The Surgical Technologist, under the direction of the Registered Nurse and the Nurse Manager, handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the surgical procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the surgical procedure and is maintains constant vigilance of the sterile field.
Job Responsibility:
Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures
Ensures surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely
Prepares supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile technique
Provides surgical assistance
Places sterile drapes on the patient to establish the sterile operating field
Participates in the time-out process to verify the correct patient, procedure, and surgical site
Anticipates the needs of the surgical team based on knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology
Prepares and passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon
Sponges and suctions the surgical site to provide clear visibility
Prepares and cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon
Prepares and utilizes irrigation solutions during surgery as directed by the surgeon
Prepares and passes medications and hemostatic agents utilized during a surgical procedure (excluding drug administration)
Prepares and passes off specimens as appropriate
Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeding vessels as directed by the surgeon
Operates the camera during endoscopic procedures as directed by the surgeon
Places instruments into robotic arms during a surgical procedure as directed by the surgeon
Connects drains to suction apparatus
Performs counts of instruments, sponges, needles, and supplies with a registered nurse circulator
Provides patient care
Prepares and applies sterile dressings to closed wounds
Assists with transferring and positioning the patient on the operating table
Maintains sterility and safety
Identifies and corrects breaks in the sterile operating field
Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique
Requirements:
High School Graduate or equivalent
Certificate or Associate’s Surgical Tech degree OR 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist in lieu of the certificate or degree requirement
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