Surgical Technician- Surgicenter

Surgical Technician
- Surgicenter at Carle Health summary:

The Surgical Technician supports surgical teams by preparing operating rooms, ensuring sterile environments, and assisting during surgeries under RN supervision. Responsibilities include managing surgical instruments, coordinating supplies, patient preparation and transport, and maintaining accurate documentation. The role requires knowledge in surgical technology, patient care, asepsis, and collaboration with medical staff to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.

Overview

The Surgical Technician functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the first, second, or assisting surgical technician or second circulator under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN).
Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Or

Certificate of Completion

Surgical Technology

Licenses/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Independently scrubs basic surgical procedures. Demonstrates ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Applied basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care. Applies basic knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers for optimal surgical patient care. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork. Applies principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment. Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment and appropriate knowledge base. Provides age specific care to obstetrical patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the department.

Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.

Effectively facilitates communication for the unit with all departments. Answers the phone, informs nursing staff of needed tests, exams or significant problems with patients on the nursing unit. Serves as a liaison between nursing units.

Collects data on assigned patients as directed by the RN and the unit based performance standards.

Performs accurate documentation duties on the nursing unit and in patient records as directed by unit based performance standards and guidelines.

Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner. Schedules appointments, consults, diagnostic tests and examinations for patients on nursing unit. Initiates, compiles and maintains patient charts.

Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.

Maintains accurate log of admission, discharge & transfer of patient on computer in a timely manner.

Ensures patient charges are entered.

Participates in Quality Assessment / Performance Improvement and Infection Control Committee's as needed.

Assists with supply ordering, inventory control, and supply chain management as necessary.

Collaborates with surgeons and OR team to ensure needed trays, instrumentation, and supplies are ready for each procedure.

Department Specific Job Function

Efficient with asepsis to maintain a sterile environment.

Assists with stocking, and communicates with inventory specialist regarding supplies and instruments needed.

Collaborates with surgeons and OR team to ensure needed trays are available. Utilizes preference cards to assure specialized supplies are available.

Assist with cleaning and sterilization of instruments needed.

Proper disposal of trash/sharps.

Prep patient and participate in Time Out.

Assist with room turnover.

About Us

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