Surgical Technologist
Charlotte, NC, United States
Job Description:
· Applies surgical technology skills to assist in providing patient care in the surgical suite while maintaining a safe work environment and performing all related job responsibilities.
· Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
Essential Functions:
· Possesses a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and its application.
· Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior, during and after surgical procedure.
· Assists Registered Nurse circulator in preparation of patient, assembly of supplies, instruments, equipment, and proper disposition of all specimens; assists with all aspects of room turnover.
· Performs duties according to department policy and procedure.
· Monitors surgical supplies for sterility prior to use and ensures that supplies are used in a judicious manner, charges are documented/submitted accurately and appropriately.
· Monitors and documents sterilization activities for completion.
· Attends in-services/staff meetings; exhibits knowledge of current department related issues and participates in Performance Improvement Process.
· Participates in educational opportunities to increase competency and meet personal needs and goals.
· Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and standards.
Skills:
· Works with occasional intermittent noise and exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, and chemicals.
· Ability to communication and write. Strenuous physical effort will require walking, stretching, bending, climbing stairs, twisting, and squatting or kneeling while performing tasks.
· May have lengthy periods of standing. Requires frequent use of side vision, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
· Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds.
· Use of both hands and all fingers and is required to use hands for gripping, speed work and precision during the operation equipment/instruments and movement/positioning of surgical patients.
· Vision and hearing for distances of up to twenty 20 feet is required, depth perception and able to distinguish basic colors is required.
· Ability to work for lengthy, or irregular work hours, rotating shifts, working on hard surfaces, being near moving equipment, changes in temperature, humidity, and exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.
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