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  • Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
    • The Surgical Technologist, working under the direct supervision of the perioperative nurse, performs the duties of a scrub person. Prepares supplies for case, sets up and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon, readies used instruments for the cleaning and re-sterilization process. Provides in-service education and assists with projects

  • Reports to
    • Director of In patient and Outpatient Surgical Services, RN Manager Surgical Clinical Operations

  • Supervises
    • None
  • Ages of Patients
    • Pediatric
    • Adolescent
    • Adult
    • Geriatric
  • Blood Borne Pathogens
    • High Potential
  • Qualifications
    • Education
      • Required: Successful completion of accredited surgical technology training program
      • Preferred: High School Diploma. Successful completion of OR Tech training program
    • Licensure/Certification
      • Required: Certification as a surgical technologist (CST or TS-C) or graduate of an accredited AA/AS degree program
      • Required: American Heart Association BLS
    • Experience
      • Required: Minimum three (3) years Surgical Tech experience in and acute multi-specialty

  • Essential Responsibilities
    • Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
    • Demonstrates and maintains aseptic technique according to the policies and procedures of Surgical Services.
    • Demonstrates competency and knowledge of the surgical environment regarding traffic patterns and contamination of the sterile field.
    • Prepares supplies, room setup and equipment for cases. 
    • Anticipates surgeons needs by review of preference card and procuring appropriate supplies prior to start of case.
    • Maintains orderly instrument table and surgical field.
    • Remains attentive to the progression of the case in order to anticipate surgeon’s needs.
    • Verbally verifies and labels medications and irrigations on the back table with perioperative nurse.
    • Maintains and documents accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the perioperative nurse.
    • Properly disposes of all sharps and biohazardous waste.
    • Accurately identifies surgical specimen and transfers to the perioperative nurse.
    • Prepares instruments for cleaning and resterilization.
    • Assists with putting away supplies and room turnover.
    • Contributes to maximum efficiency of the surgical line up in order to adhere to surgical start times.
    • Keeps current with new intraoperative techniques and equipment through participation in unit based and continuing education.
    • Demonstrates cost effectiveness by using judgment when opening and using supplies.
    • Acts as a preceptor to new staff and students.
    • Provide leadership for projects at unit level to correct safety/clinical quality deficiencies. Lead / implement changes at the unit level.
    • Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members. Coaches team to anticipate resources.
    • Communicate effectively with patients, staff members and physicians.
    • Provides in-service education for other staff members at least once per year. 
    • Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are reinforced.
    • Use critical thinking to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
    • Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical technique.
    • Demonstrates advanced knowledge related to OR emergency situations.
    • Assists in the development of policies, procedures and protocols at the department level
    • Develops process to improve cost containment / decrease waste in room.
    • Accepts responsibilities only within scope of practice.

Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

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One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.

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