Surgical Technologist

GENNTE Technologies; Monticello (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

GENNTE Technologies is seeking a Surgical Technician to support surgeons during operative and invasive procedures. Responsibilities include ensuring sterile technique, preparing the operating room, and maintaining instrument readiness.

Responsibilities extend to positioning patients, counting instruments, and documenting procedures while upholding patient privacy and safety norms. The role requires collaboration with the surgical team and adherence to department protocols.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates competency in sterile and aseptic technique.
• Assists in preparing the room and instruments for each procedure.
• Performs operating room counts and reports discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the room with anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
• Assist in positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgeries.
• Perform surgical technician tasks within scope of practice to support patient safety.
• Maintain sterile field and equipment readiness between procedures.
• Document processes and maintain patient privacy and compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure efficient end-of-case cleanup.

Skills

Surgical asepsis

Sterile technique

Operating room setup

Intraoperative assistance

Patient confidentiality

Team collaboration

Documentation

Job description

Shift: 30-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday with variable mornings to fit the department needs. No holidays or on-call.

Job Summary: Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures to provide safe and effective care. Oversees the application of sterile and aseptic technique and assures that equipment functions properly. Ensures operating suite/procedure room is adequately prepared for procedure. Monitor PAR level of all surgical instruments and necessary supplies within the department. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments, scopes and equipment per recommended guidelines and practices. Participate in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Performs surgical technician tasks as directed and within scope of practice. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure. Sets up, scrubs and prepares for each procedure while assuring proper equipment functionality.
• Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures. Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles); follows proper procedures for counts. Demonstrates competence in care of surgical specimens.
• Follows recommended guidelines and practices for cleaning and sterilizing processes for proper use, maintenance as well as chemical and biological monitoring. Document this process as directed.
• Adapt procedures to meet individual needs of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment.
• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure. Sets up, scrubs and prepares for each procedure in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates competence in care of specimens.
• Assists in positioning, prepping and draping patients for surgical procedures.
• Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles); follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to Circulating Nurse and surgeon and/or corrects immediately.
• Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments/procedures, opening sterile supplies and while setting up procedures.
• Maintains safe environment for patients, co‑workers and self, per hospital policies and procedures.
• Checks all equipment/instruments needed, prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.
• Protects patient’s sensitivities and right to privacy; closely observes patient with minimal disturbance.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Performs services requiring technical or manual skills under the direction of Circulating RN.
• Always maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table for the purpose of efficiency; follows department standard set up.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after last case; restocks supplies when necessary and organizes effectively for end-of-case clean up.
• Is fully responsible for care of instruments/equipment during intra/postoperative phase, including cleaning and processing of instruments.
• Follows written procedures for steam sterilization; knows responsibilities and the necessity for chemical and biological monitoring.
• Consults with other staff members, when in question or unfamiliar with equipment or procedure.
• Regularly collaborates with other members of the nursing team, in order to maintain equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Completes documentation within shift and meets current standards, policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with co‑workers for the patient’s benefit
• Make decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgment within the Operating Room Technician’s scope of practice.
• Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of assigned case and instruments and/or trays to be pulled for the procedure.

Professional Requirements:

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational corporate compliance policies regarding ethical and legal business practices in the performance of his/her work.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Safety Sensitive classification:

This position may perform duties, regularly or occasionally, that impact the care environment. Patient safety is our highest priority and, as such, require that this position be free of the influence of drugs and alcohol at all times while on duty. This position is classified as “safety sensitive” and in the interest of patient safety may not test positive for THC under any circumstances.