Associate Surgical Technician

Overview

Working under the direct supervision of the circulating Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the Specialty Coordinators and Principals of Schedule Management and Specialty Management, the Surgical Technician is an individual with demonstrated competence in surgical scrubbing technique(s) who provides scrub services for the department by:

Ensuring the functionality, availability and sterility of OR supplies and equipment prior to the start of the daily caseload. Scrubbing and handling instruments during surgical procedures. Adhering to standards of aseptic technique in all phases of surgical intervention. Demonstrating competence in performing scrub services for a variety of surgical procedures. Assisting designated Specialty Coordinator in receiving and stocking supplies/equipment for a cluster of specialties.

Reporting variations in stock inventory level(s) to designated Specialty Coordinator. Communicating opportunities for systems improvement to designated Specialty Coordinator. Participating in selected patient care activities such as room turnover and transporting as needed. Participating in meeting the department's budgetary objectives. Supporting the philosophy, objectives and goals of hospital administration and its representatives.

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• Ensuring the functionality, availability and sterility of OR supplies and equipment prior to the start of the daily caseload.
• Scrubbing and handling instruments during surgical procedures.
• Adhering to standards of aseptic technique in all phases of surgical intervention.
• Demonstrating competence in performing scrub services for a variety of surgical procedures.
• Assisting designated Specialty Coordinator in receiving and stocking supplies/equipment for a cluster of specialties.
• Reporting variations in stock inventory level(s) to designated Specialty Coordinator.
• Communicating opportunities for systems improvement to designated Specialty Coordinator.
• Participating in selected patient care activities such as room turnover and transporting as needed.
• Participating in meeting the department's budgetary objectives.
• Supporting the philosophy, objectives and goals of hospital administration and its representatives.

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• Coursework/Training:
  Completion of approved Surgical Technician course.
• Upon hire:
  National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.

• Upon hire:
  Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)
• 2 years Experience as Scrub Technician.