SURGICAL TECHNICIAN
Englewood, CO, United States
Job Description Job Description DESCRIPTION-
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN - MUST BE CERTIFIED
Full-Time
Surgical Technicians will have the following job responsibilities:
Demonstrates knowledge and application of sterile technique, equipment and supplies needed for various surgical procedures.
Communicates, interacts and participates in teamwork on the unit.
Practices, endorses and provides customer service skills to patients, visitors, physicians and staff.
Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patients' right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error medical error or unanticipated outcomes in the patient's care which results in harm.
Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory educations requirements.
Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
Regular, Punctual and Dependable Attendance.
Maintains and safely handles medications to include IV fluids, contrast media.
Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure
Scrubs, gowns, and gloves
Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistant
Helps in draping sterile field
Passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
Prepares sterile dressing
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room
Assists in pepping room for the next patient
Records Flash Steam Log and Cidex Log Completely and accurately according to policy
Actively participates in time out procedure.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS-
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN
Full-Time
Surgical Technicians must meet the following minimum job qualifications:
Current BLS Certification through AHA or ARC, current CST Certification preferred, Registration as a Surgical Tech by Colorado Division of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Graduation from an accredited program for Operating Room Technicians.
Minimum of one year of experience as a Surgery Technician.
Advanced knowledge in the scrub role and responsibilities for majority of surgical specialties. Demonstrates good organizational skills. Communicates positively and professionally with all internal and external customers.
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