Senior Surgical Technician, OR SF

Overview

Job Summary Under direct supervision, assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Provides expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

• Specifically and regularly assigned to direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and report on the work of one (1) or more other Surgical Technicians; or who have at least two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician plus the demonstrated ability to perform, and under general supervision frequently perform, the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head.
• Coordinate configuration of equipment to provide ease of use. Place equipment and supplies in operating room and arrange instruments according to instructions. Check instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case. Assist with setup and use of equipment during procedures. Assist with allocation of equipment for procedures on a daily basis.
• Assist team members to place and position patient on table. Scrub arms and hands and don gown and gloves. Scrub procedures as primary or secondary staff. Aide team to don gowns and gloves. Don personal protective equipment when required.
• Hand instruments and supplies to surgeon, hold retractors, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon and circulating nurse during operation. Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy. Apply dressings on patient following surgery.
• Actively participate in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care.
• Clean operating room and assist in room turnover.
• Wash and sterilize equipment.
• Recommend to manager guidelines for use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts and supplies.
• Assemble/compliance of case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.