Tech, Surgical/Operating Room - Full Time

NueHealth; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NueHealth in Lee's Summit is looking for a surgical technician responsible for assisting in various surgical procedures. The role includes selecting appropriate instruments, maintaining sterile techniques, and ensuring cleanliness and safety in the operating room.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in surgery room protocols, demonstrate knowledge in processing instruments, and follow universal precautions. Commitment to patient safety and teamwork are essential. Join us to make a difference!

Responsibilities

• Select instrumentation appropriate for procedure.
• Maintain proper sterile technique when gowning and gloving the Surgeon.
• Transport soiled instruments to decontamination room for cleaning.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Select instrumentation appropriate for procedure.
• Wipe down room and check room for cleanliness, availability of supplies and equipment at the beginning of the day.
• Open sterile packs and supplies, using surgeon's preference card for specific requests. Use supplies conservatively and efficiently.
• Scrub hands and arms according to Sterile Scrub Techniques Policy. Dons sterile gown and gloves, maintaining sterile technique.
• Set up back table and mayo using surgeon's preference card as a reference for instruments, medications, etc.
• Maintain proper sterile technique when gowning and gloving the Surgeon. Assist with draping of patient and confirm the operative area and procedure with the surgeon and OR team.
• Set the field with appropriate equipment to begin the procedure (e.g., bovie, suction, light source, camera).
• Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts with Circulator, if required.
• During procedure: passes instruments to surgeon and assistant, remains vigilant for breaks in technique, maintains willingness to assist, and is aware of location of all instruments, needles, sponges and specimens.
• Keep mayo and back table neat and orderly.
• Care for the specimen following Operating Room policy and procedure.
• Assist the surgeon with dressings at end of procedure.
• After the procedure, break down back table and dispose of sharps in an accepted manner; remove and account for all instruments used in field.
• Keep delicate instruments separate from heavy items.
• Follow proper procedures regarding exposure to Category I tasks. Follow universal precautions/BBP standards at all times. Eye protection will be worn by surgery center scrub personnel at all times.
• Follow proper procedures for handling hazardous waste materials.

Instrument Processing

• Transport soiled instruments to decontamination room to soak or wash. Prepare soiled instruments for cleaning, wash, decontaminate and reprocess in steam autoclave using appropriate cycle.
• Take clean instruments to workroom for reprocessing.
• Identify items in each load appropriately.
• Put unused sterile instruments and all supplies away.
• Restock operating room and sterile supply room.
• Terminally clean OR rooms at end of day’s schedule.
• Conduct autoclave testing appropriately and document results. Notify Director of Nursing of any deficiencies in sterilizing process and complete a report if necessary.
• Assist with any other duties as needed.