SURGICAL TECHNICIAN
Impekkable, an award-winning healthcare consulting and hospital management firm is looking for a permanent Surgical Technician to work with a hospital in Thermopolis, WY.
- Full-time, permanent position
- Onsite in Thermopolis, WY
- Amazing team and leadership!
POSITION SUMMARY
Surgical Technologists, also known as Surgical Technicians or Operating Room Assistants, help prepare the operating room and the patient for a surgical procedure. They sterilize instruments using a variety of techniques, arrange equipment, and assist in surgical operations. They prep the patient by cleaning and disinfecting the area near the incision. They may help dress the wound after the operation is complete and accompany a patient to the recovery room.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs daily/weekly unit preparation. Stocking, ordering supplies to maintains par levels within the department. General housekeeping functions such as cleaning and preparing room for patient arrival-assist with room turnover
- Organizes and pulls cases according to doctor preference cards. Provide equipment and supplies based on patient needs. Check surgical machines and equipment to assure they are in working order.
- Create, maintain, monitor and control a sterile environment. Demonstrates integrity in technical and aseptic practice and complies with sterile technique when appropriate.
- Differentiates sterilization methods for equipment and instruments necessary for specific Endoscopy and surgical procedures
- Perform scrub functions in the area assigned.
- Prepares specimens for Lab/Pathology accurately according to HSCHD policy and procedure
- Process instruments, supplies and equipment using appropriate sterilization parameters
- Assist surgical team with transportation of patient to appropriate procedural area
- Post-operatively obtain beds/stretcher to accommodate OR schedule and patient transport.
- Maintains proper documentation of patient records and or equipment monitoring.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
For procedures that require the Registered Nurse to administer conscience sedation i.e.: pain procedures, the Surgical Technologist is utilized in the circulating role. The Surgical Technologist assisting in circulating obtains additional instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary while the surgical procedure is in progress. He/she monitors conditions in the operating room and constantly assesses the needs of the patient and surgical team. The Surgical Technologist will function in this role under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse who is readily available to manage emergencies.
- Assists with transferring patient to the operating room table.2. Assists in maintaining normothermia.
- Assists the nurse providing sedation.
- Assists with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury.
- Applies the electrosurgical grounding pad.
- Assists with applying tourniquets and monitors before the procedure begins.
- Completes the patient skin prep prior to draping by the sterile surgical team.
- Anticipates additional supplies needed during the procedure.
- Keeps accurate records throughout the procedure.
- Secures dressings after incision closure.
- Helps transport the patient to the post anesthesia care unit.
- Updates and keeps accurate records of the surgeon’s preferences.
- The above duties are intended to describe the key aspects of the work performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive listing of requirements relative to the position. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program with Surgical Technology certification.
- Previous Central Sterile experience preferred.
- Previous experience in this area required.
- Previous experience working in a medical or health care facility with knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
- Must possess communication skills to relate to the public in person.
- Demonstrate good organizational abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS
- BLS
- Surgical Technology Certification preferred
Please send your resume or questions in confidence to:
Amy Lowe- Senior Recruiting Director
Impekkable
Amy.Lowe@dev.impekkable.firstonemedia.com
Mobile – (972) 921.1864 (call or text)
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