Surgical Technologist 2

FMOL Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a Surgical Technologist 2 to prepare and maintain medical equipment for surgical procedures and assist the OR team during pre-operation steps. The role requires following hospital regulations, sterile technique, patient safety, and collaboration with RNs and surgeons.

Responsibilities include preparing sterile fields, assisting with positioning, transporting patients, and ensuring timely room turnovers.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Surgical Tech.
• Graduate of Surgical Tech training program (1 year of experience will substitute for this requirement).
• BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Surgical Case Preparation
• Ensure proper equipment, instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas.
• Maintain a well organized sterile setup/field at all times to support smooth operations.
• Anticipate and respond timely with efficiency when performing assignments.
• Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times.
• Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation.
• Operate autoclaves and ensure proper sterilization methods for instruments.
• Count instruments, sponges and sharps per protocol.
• Ensure instruments are checked for accuracy and maintained throughout procedures.
• Apply age-appropriate supplies and equipment within guidelines to support patient safety.
• Transport patients to and from the OR as needed.
• Assist with patient positioning as required.
• Adhere to AORN guidelines at all times.
• Collaborate with OR team and attend staff meetings.
• Assist with room turnovers to minimize turnover times and respond to overhead pages promptly.
• Assist with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or taking messages.
• Participate in daily procedures and demonstrate competency across service specialties.
• Respond to emergency situations and trauma procedures in the OR.
• Volunteer to stay late or cover shifts when needed.
• Serve as a preceptor for new team members.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Surgical Tech experience

BLS Certification

Education

Surgical Tech training program

Job description

Job Description

The Surgical Technologist 2 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment. May be required to transport patient to and from the operating room. Relies on education, some experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under general supervision. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities.

Job Description

The Surgical Technologist 2 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment. May be required to transport patient to and from the operating room. Relies on education, some experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under general supervision. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Case Preparation
• Ensure proper equipment, instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas.
• Ensure a well organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations.
• Anticipate and respond timely with efficiency when performing assignments.
• Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times.
• Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation.
• Working knowledge of autoclaves in order to consistently follow the proper sterilization method for selected instruments.
• Follow the proper procedure for counting of instruments, sponges and sharps.
• Instrumentation is checked for accuracy prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure.
• Quality & Patient Safety
• Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines.
• Patients are transported safely and timely.
• Assist in the positioning of patients as needed.
• Ensure recommended AORN guidelines are followed at all times.
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Follow case progress in order to anticipate surgeons needs.
• Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings.
• Provide assistance to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times.
• Overhead pages are expected to be responded to as soon as possible or less than three (3) minutes.
• Assist with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or taking messages.
• Daily participation in scheduled procedures and demonstrate competency in multiple service specialties.
• Actively respond to emergency situations and/or trauma procedures in the OR.
• Anticipate being asked to volunteer, when applicable, to stay late and call shifts.
• Serves as preceptor for new team members
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Other duties as assigned are completed.

Qualifications

2 years of experience as a Surgical Tech
Graduate of Surgical Tech training program (1 year of experience will substitute for this requirement)
BLS Certification