Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Kings Hwy

Surgical Technologist

This job ensures availability of equipment and supplies for endoscopy and surgical procedures; exhibits skills to competently scrub for surgical procedures and assist for endoscopy procedures; and performs other duties as assigned by the RN.

Job Description

• Perform direct patient care duties.
• Organize activities and supplies based on surgery schedule and daily needs of the department.
• Competently care for and provide services to patients/customers in specific relations to their age and developmental stage with supervision of the staff nurse.
• Communicate information pertaining to patient care needs to patients, family members, and co-workers.
• Maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
• Adapt to rapid changes in the department caused by unit census, patient acuity, and resource availability.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program or military program (online surgical tech programs not accepted) OR 5 years of Surgical Technologist experience.

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association is required. Certification in surgical technology is preferred.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques.
  • Knowledge of human anatomy, surgery procedures, and implementation instruments and technologies.
  • Basic analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., 24/7, weekend, holiday, on-call availability).

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

• Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.