Surgical Technologist Certified, Operating Room, Cheraw

Job description

Responsibilities:
• Ensures the availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies and equipment needed to support efficient and effective perioperative processes.
• Follows procedures regarding verification of medical implants.
• Responsible for having sterile instruments, sutures and equipment necessary for the surgical procedure, along with a working knowledge of each device.
• Verifies sterilization method – Steam/Sterrad; Inspects package integrity & verifies disposition of chemical indicators; checks instrument tray filters.
• Assist with positioning and prepping according to the standards of practice and policies and procedures of the department and the hospital.
• Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator and performs additional counts as necessary.
• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
• Required to maintain the sterile field to ensure patient/employee safety by maintaining highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Anticipates needs of the surgeon during the operative period.
• Follows procedures related to medication management in the surgical field. Handles and labels drugs and solutions under supervision.
• Demonstrates competence in the preparation and care of specimens; accurately handles and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
• Assist in lifting, turning, positioning and preparing patients for surgical procedures, using proper body mechanics.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Follows Point-of-Use cleaning per competency validation
• Cleans and prepares instruments for decontamination cleaning and terminal sterilization per competency validation.
• Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.
• Assists with cleaning and preparation of the OR between procedures and after the last case; restocks supplies when necessary; performs periodic cleaning of storage areas and equipment as assigned.
• Uses standard precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment when working around or handling hazardous substances, including blood and body fluids.

Certifications/Education:
• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology Program
• Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Work Schedule:
• Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Call required