Surgical Technician: FT 7a-3:30p

Firelands Regional Medical Center; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Firelands Regional Medical Center is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to assist in operative procedures under surgeon and RN supervision. The role requires knowledge of sterile technique, instrument prep, and maintaining a safe OR environment.

Requirements include a two-year surgical technology program and BCLS certification, with certification maintained through the national body. First assisting role prerequisites apply, and clear instruction interpretation is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two year accredited program or equivalent training in Surgical Technology.
• BCLS certified.
• Certification of competency by national exam by the Liaison Council on Certification, the certifying body of the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.
• If not certified at time of hire, need to be eligible at time of hire.
• Certification maintained according to the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable of all aspects of surgical techniques and step-by-step process for routine and special procedures.
• Applies the principles of asepsis and infection control to provide optimum patient care.
• Prepares and knows the specific uses of all instruments, equipment and supplies used for the surgical procedures.
• Provides appropriate preparation and conclusion for surgical procedures.
• Provides a safe, professional, efficient environment for the surgical patient and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective action.
• Develops initiative in order to inquire and explore new surgical procedures and technology relating to the operating room and to the surgical patient.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Asepsis & infection control

Instrument handling

Communication skills

Education

Two-year surgical technology program

BCLS certification

Job description

Administers patient care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and a registered nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.

What You Will Do:

• Knowledgeable of all aspects of surgical techniques and step-by-step process for routine and special procedures. Displays understanding of anatomy and physiology as it relates to the operative procedures in which they tech.
• Applies the principles of asepsis and infection control in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care. Differentiates sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for special surgical procedures.
• Prepares and knows the specific uses of all instruments, equipment and supplies used for the surgical procedures. Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instruments.
• Provides appropriate preparation and conclusion for surgical procedures. This includes having surgeon preference card items in OR room, opening surgical supplies, scrubbing early enough to prepare case, assisting circulator as needed, cleaning out room at end of case and returning all items to their appropriate location.
• Provides a safe, professional, efficient environment for the surgical patient and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective action. Performs efficiently in stressful and emergent situations.
• Develops initiative in order to inquire and explore new surgical procedures and technology relating to the operating room and to the surgical patient.

What You Will Need:

• Graduate of a two year accredited program or equivalent training in Surgical Technology. BCLS certified.
• Certification of competency by national exam by the Liaison Council on Certification, the certifying body of the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc. If not certified at time of hire, need to be eligible at time of hire. Certification is required by the first anniversary date.
• Certification maintained according to the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.
• Specific requirement for First Assisting Role: completion of an approved program for the surgical tech in the first assisting role.
• Ability to understand instruction and communicate effectively in both written and oral form.

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