Surgical technologist [h1.location_city]

SUMMARY :

We are currently seeking a  Surgical Technologist  to join our OR team. This position is full-time with benefits, 80 hours per pay period, day / evening / night rotation, every 4th Weekend, and mandatory on-call per unit policy, 8-hour shifts.

Purpose of this position :  Performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Performs similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned

A  $5,000 hiring incentive  is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract / temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation
• Selects instruments, equipment, and supplies for each surgical procedure
• Prepares room for procedure by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies
• Scrubs for surgical procedures : helping the surgeon with prepping and draping patients, passing sterile instruments and supplies, and assisting with the surgical procedures, as appropriate
• Understands and follows the principles of sterile technique, and takes steps to remedy breaks in sterile technique when observed
• Identifies specimen before passing off the field and transports specimens to Pathology, as directed
• Operates specified O.R. equipment in the manner in which they have been trained to use it
• Assists RN with circulating duties, as delegated
• Assists with transfer of patients into or out of operating room
• Cleans rooms, instruments, and equipment appropriately
• Identifies and reports instruments and equipment in need of maintenance
• Assists in teaching scrub role responsibilities to residents, nurses, and surgical technologist students
• Supports operating room team as needed
• Keeps up-to-date on new procedures and equipment and communicate changes to other staff
• Pursues professional growth and development
• Performs all responsibilities / duties required, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed
• Functions as a role model for current and new surgical staff
• May be required to perform additional tasks such as restocking, cleaning equipment, and other duties as assigned

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