Surgical Tech-Days, 40hrs

Dorchester, MA, United States

Location: Carney Hospital Posted Date: 11/29/2023 Job Type: Full Time Department: 0401.50350 CARN Operating Room POSITION SUMMARY:

The Surgical Technician is an individual who is assigned to and responsible for direct and indirect care during the inter-operative phase of the patients surgical experience. The Surgical Technician practices within the guidelines on the policies and procedures of Steward Carney Hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan when assisting in preparing the patient for surgery. Uses a courteous manner

Greets patient within ten seconds of arrival, introduces self and answers questions pleasantly

Transfers and positions patient according to departmental guidelines, maintaining patient comfort safety and privacy

Prepares operating room with the supplies and equipment appropriate to the scheduled case

Gathers supplies for up to ten cases per day according to surgeons preference cards and completes set-up by the time patient is prepped

Opens supplies using a septic technique guidelines

Scrubs and dons surgical garb in accordance with department policy

Sets up instruments, linens, sutures in accordance with O.R. policy

Conducts instrument, sponge and needle counts

Conducts instrument, sponge, and needle counts in accordance with O.R. policy and in conjunction with RN prior to incision and prior to closure

Handles instruments correctly during surgery

Monitors progress of case and anticipates instrument(s) surgeon will need

Maintains neatness and cleanliness of table throughout surgery, cleaning instruments as needed

Assists surgeon by appropriately handing instruments to him/her. Complies with other requests from surgeon such as suctioning, holding retractors, etc

Practices aseptic technique as per O.R. policy 100% of the time

Checks integrity of wrappers, expiration dates and sterility indicators ongoing per case

Monitors self and surgical team for breaks in technique ongoing per case

Practices care of specimens from each case in accordance with pathology requirements so that all specimens are handed off surgical field by end of case

Receives specimens from surgeon throughout case and gently places in appropriate solution in accordance with pathology requirements

Passes specimen off the sterile field to RN without breaking sterile technique

Assists in identifying specimen for labeling purposes by relaying labeling information from surgeon to RN

Washes and prepares instruments for sterilization after each case and assists in decontamination of O.R. prior to next case

Washes instruments and equipment with designated cleaning agent in accordance with O.R. policy

Disposes of dirty linen, trash and needles/sharps in accordance with universal precautions

Puts extra unused supplies away in designate area

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).

2. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.

Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients ranging in age from infancy through adolescence, adulthood and geriatrics

Must possess the ability to anticipate the surgical needs of the patients age and to interpret appropriate information required to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs

Demonstrate good judgment and problem solving skills

Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician program

Experience (Type & Length): One year previous experience preferred. Newly graduated Surgical Technicians will be accepted only after careful review of surgical experience and scholastic achievement.

Certification/Licensure: Certification as a Surgical Technician by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or employed as a Surgical Technologist at a surgical facility on or before July 1, 2013

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