Surgical Technologist II

ABOUT THE ROLE

Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a safe environment for all age groups of surgical patients. Assists the perioperative nurse with patient care, prepares and maintains supplies in the operating room (OR), ensures that procedure preparations are based on individual patients and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Provides guidance to Surgical Technologist I and Surgical Technologist Pathways employees, as needed.

Qualified to work on all cases, as assigned by the department leadership.

YOUR ROLE WOULD ENCOMPASS:

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Functions in the scrub role by preparing, organizing, and anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedure.
• Will not first assist with any procedure; will not do any incision closures.
• May apply skin staples when skin edges have been approximated by credentialed provider.
• May apply skin sealant and steri-strips as part of the dressing after skin has been closed.
• Defines and practices aseptic technique and infection control principles as they apply to the OR.
• Safely and efficiently passes surgical instruments and supplies in the operating room (OR) and labor and delivery room (LDR).
• Properly identifies, preserves and manages tissue and fluid specimens and cultures.
• Manages supplies, instruments and equipment appropriately according to Medical Center procedure.
• Assists the nurse in perioperative care of the patient including transporting and positioning
• Counts/preps surgical instruments and supplies.
• Delivers medications (drugs or biologicals) received in the surgical suite to the appropriate operating room via case cart or medication cart.
• Handles and prepares medication for use on the sterile field in the operating room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and physician.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement measures to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Provides patient care in accordance with patient's rights.
• Participates and practices safety through active prevention and precautions.
• Ensures personal/visitor safety through measures of prevention and universal precautions.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES (PROVEN PERFORMANCE IN):

• Graduating from a Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologist certification - required
• Prior experience working as a Surgical Technologist - desired
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) - required