Certified Surgical Technician - PRN Job Austin area,Texas USA,Healthcare

JOB SUMMARY

The Surgical Technician works alongside surgeons, surgical assistants, nurses and anesthesiologists to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures by handling the necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Certificate or associate’s degree in surgical technology

Experience: Two or more years of related experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly assists the physician and nurses with procedures in the operating rooms

Performs standard scrub duties

Sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, supplies and medications

Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization

Ensures all equipment is functioning

Preps patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting the surgical site

Assists with properly positioning the patient on the operating table

Operates various surgical and medical equipment in the operating room

Passes instruments to the surgeon during the procedure

Accounts for needles, instruments, and sponges during and after surgery

Assists with terminal cleaning of the operating room

Maintains inventory levels for the operating room and ASC

Orders supplies from Materials Manager as needed

Maintains service contracts and preventative maintenance measurements for equipment

Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and clinic business

Helps transport patients from the operating room to the recovery room

Properly cares for specimens by packaging them for laboratory analysis

Has regular and predictable attendance

Adheres to RRSC policies and procedures

Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work area

Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Basic knowledge of medicine, biology, psychology, occupational and life safety
Ability to use surgical equipment and instrumentation
Ability to comprehend speech and effectively communicate with other operating room team members
Must follow, convey and understand written and oral instructions
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs
Ability to respond quickly when priorities and/or the patient’s condition changes
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Ability to function independently without constant supervision

WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions

Medical Office environment;
Ambulatory Surgery Center

Physical Conditions

Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged period of time
Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, twist and stretch
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, etc.
Must be able to lift, pull, and push with assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patient
Must be able to work as scheduled—typically from 07:30 to 15:30 M-F, and some weekends

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