Surgical Tech - First Connect

• Must have 1-2 years of experience, must have experience with ortho joints and/or robots.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technology program preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares operating room by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of surgery.
• Assures proper functioning of instruments and equipment prior to use and reports needed repairs appropriately.
• Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Displays cost-consciousness in the opening of sterile supplies and in the care and handling of surgical instruments.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures and notifies the appropriate people.
• Makes necessary supply deliveries to unit and ancillary departments.
• Maintains a safe and clean room environment; keeps room free from clutter, cleans and stocks rooms, returns equipment and supplies to designated storage locations, helps maintain cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient's care and privacy.
• Maintains confidentially of patient and department care information.
• Participates in discussions with the Unit Manager/Supervisor regarding job enrichment and career progression.
• Completes required education in a timely manner and participates in on-going department specific educational programs.
• Actively participates in audit monitors and department task forces.
• Supports administrative and department governance changes to job role and operations.
• May train/precept new employees in the Surgical Technologist l role within core assignment.
• Completes required education in a timely manner and participates in on-going department specific educational programs.
• Assist RN in admitting, transferring and discharging patients from the OR.
• Assist leadership in adjusting par levels for efficient supply management.
• Recognizes and participates in continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.