Surgical Technician - PRN

• Communicates accurate and timely information to the Registered Nurse regarding patient in their care.
• Records pertinent information clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Maintains a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
• Scrubs arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.
• Provides technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists.
• Prepares patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
• Prepares, cares for, and disposes of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• Washes and sterilizes equipment, using germicides and sterilizers.
• Monitors and continually assesses operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
• Operates, assembles, adjusts, or monitors sterilizers, lights, suction machines, or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Prepares dressings or bandages and apply or assist with their application following surgery.
• Cleans and restocks operating room, gathering, and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions, such as a preference card.
• Orders surgical supplies.
• Maintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, or glucose, for use during operations.
• Observes patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
• Maintains files and records of surgical procedures.
• Completes annual mandatory training by due date as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a recognized Surgical Tech program preferred (CST required in select states).
• BLS certification required.
• At least one year of experience in a health care setting.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must have a high energy level with ability to work under the stress of the operating room atmosphere and exhibit emotional maturity, stability, and flexibility.
• Ability to verify visual and audio alarms on machines.

• Required to sit, stand and/or walk for long periods.
• Must be able to communicate with or without reasonable accommodations – speak and hear.
• Able to use both hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to push up to 300lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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