Surgical Tech - Operating Room (Full Time, Days)

AORN Inc.; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AORN Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician to provide care to patients undergoing surgical interventions, including preparation for procedures and support during and after procedures. The role emphasizes maintaining sterile technique and proper handling of specimens under hospital guidelines.

The position requires graduation from an accredited surgical technician program and AHA CPR BLS certification, with the ability to work under the RN Circulator and collaboratively with the surgical team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program.
• American Heart Association CPR BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, providing supplies & instruments, and post-procedures clean-up.
• Prepares for all specimens handling within hospital guidelines and policy. Ensures proper handoff per surgery guidelines and delivery of specimens.
• Assists with patient care activities, count of instruments, planning and set up of sterile field under the direction of RN Circulator.
• Checks and assembles supplies, equipment, and instrumentation prior to surgical procedure to promote a safe and sterile environment of care.
• Collaboratively works with Specialty RN to order instruments as needed thru the Surgical Services business office.
• Focuses on the needs of the physician in providing for instrument set up as recorded on preference card.
• Ensures patient safety by maintaining surgical counts for sponges, needles, and instruments as per surgical count policy.
• Promotes safety by actively participating in the 'Time Out' process with the surgical team.

Skills

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Competency lists

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Education

Accredited surgical technician program

CPR BLS certification

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, and providing supplies and instruments during procedures and post-procedures clean-up.

Job Specific Duties

• Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, providing supplies & instruments, and post-procedures clean-up.
• Prepares for all specimens handling within hospital guidelines and policy. Ensures proper handoff per surgery guidelines and delivery of specimens.
• Assists with patient care activities, count of instruments, planning and set up of sterile field) under the direction of RN Circulator.
• Checks and assembles supplies, equipment, and instrumentation prior to surgical procedure to promote a safe and sterile environment of care.
• Collaboratively works with Specialty RN to order instruments as needed thru the Surgical Services business office.
• Focuses on the needs of the physician in providing for instrument set up as recorded on preference card.
• Ensures patient safety by maintaining surgical counts for sponges, needles, and instruments as per surgical count policy.
• Promotes safety by actively participating in the 'Time Out' process with the surgical team.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program
• American Heart Association CPR BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to perform sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and co-workers
• Able to complete basic competency list and specialized skills list for position
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions

Job: Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Department: OPERATING ROOM-2100-760000

Job Status: Professional