Surgical Technician

Missouri Delta Medical Center; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Sikeston, Missouri, is seeking an Operating Room Technician to assist in providing peri-operative care and performing a range of patient support duties. The candidate will work closely with the surgical team, ensure quality patient care, and maintain a sterile environment during surgical procedures. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, BLS training, and preferably certification as a Surgical Technician, along with previous surgical experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• BLS training is necessary.
• Certification as a Surgical Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in peri-operative nursing care under supervision.
• Perform direct and indirect patient care duties.
• Anticipate needs of surgeon during procedures.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Aseptic Technique

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS training

Certified Surgical Technician (preferred)

Job description

MISSOURI DELTA MEDICAL CENTER

SIKESTON, MISSOURI

Job Description

OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN

Basic Function Of Position

• Assists in the delivery of peri-operative nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.
• Participates in Quality Improvement.
• Communicates and collaborates to maintain quality patient care.
• Works collaboratively with the Operating Room team to coordinate and complete the surgical schedule.
• Competently performs unit specific skills.
• Demonstrates ability to process clinical data and communicates to licensed nursing staff to facilitate clinical decisions.
• Assists with surgical counts during operative procedures.
• Observes and reports contamination and/or break in aseptic technique.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Regularly assists in positioning, preparing and draping of patient.
• Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the location, care and operation of surgical equipment.
• Takes emergency call on a rotating basis.
• Demonstrates familiarity of role, performs duties accurately, recognizing the importance and relationship to quality patient care.
• Promotes good public relations for the nursing department/hospital.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. BLS training.

LICENSE: NONE

CREDENTIALS: Certified Surgical Technician preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Previous surgical experience preferred.

Special

PATIENT CONTACT: Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Physical

STANDING: Majority of shift spent standing.

WALKING: Considerable amount of time spent walking.

LIFTING: Must use good body mechanics to independently lift or in certain situations, assist with lifting/transferring a patient.

VISUAL: Must have ability to visualize operative field/suite.

HEARING: Must be able to receive and comprehend verbal communication.

SPEAKING: Talking is essential for communicating with the patient and surgical team members in the operating suite and in receiving physician’s orders.