Surgical Tech

Job Description

POSITION: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - Full-Time

DEPARTMENT: SURGERY

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

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JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining a sterile field and assisting surgeons during operative procedures. Responsible for preparing surgical instruments, ensuring operating room cleanliness, maintaining the sterile processing areas, receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment, and supporting patients’ safety throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to the Surgery Director

Positions Directly Supervised: None

Regular Contact with all Hospital departments, Physicians, and the public.

MISSION STATEMENT:

As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Prepare the operating room for surgery by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, drapes, and sterile solutions

Assist the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies during procedures

Use retractors, suction, or other equipment to assist in procedures

Maintain a sterile environment and monitor sterile techniques to prevent infection

Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, and packaging disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment

Decontaminate, clean and restock operating rooms and equipment after procedures

Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment

Operate all surgical and sterile processing instruments, equipment, and supplies safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions

Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas

Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after surgery to ensure accuracy

Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services

Ensure all surgical equipment is functioning properly

Handle specimens appropriately and ensure they are sent to the Lab for analysis

Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and transport as needed

Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists for smooth workflow

Respond promptly to changes during procedures and anticipate surgeon needs

Comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and infection control practices.

Adhere to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment

Report all issues regarding instruments, equipment, patient care, etc. to the Surgery Director

Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program. Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Work Experience: One (1) year of surgical technologist experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of surgical procedures, instruments, and sterile technique

Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)

Ability to work and collaborate as part of a team

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Time management skills to quickly set up and turnover operating rooms to support surgical schedules

Physical Requirements:

Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time

Assist in moving or positioning patients, which may require coordinated team lifting

Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and/or maneuvering up to 50 pounds, including patients, surgical trays, equipment, position aids, wheelchairs, patient beds, etc.

Fine motor skills to handle delicate instruments and perform tasks with precision

Good hand-eye coordination for passing tools, holding retractors, and using equipment

Ability to observe details at a close range to identify instruments, monitor sterile field, read screens, medication labels, etc.

Ability to clearly and quickly exchange and communicate information accurately and so others will understand

Occasionally move about the department and facility to access various departments and patient care areas.

Frequently position self to access and maintain equipment and provide patient care. Benefits:

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance Policy ($25,000.00) *Employer Paid

Voluntary Employee Life Insurance

Voluntary Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability *Employer Paid

Accident, Cancer, and Heart Policies

457B Retirement Plan (up to a 3% employer match)

401A Social Security Replacement Plan (5% employer match)

Gym Discounts

Medical Spa Discounts

OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY: A Has exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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