A Certified Surgical Technician assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state, and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Assists the nurses and physicians in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.
What You’ll Do
- Capable of trouble shooting equipment problems.
- Verbalizes knowledge of risks and complications.
- Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
- Demonstrates awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair.
- Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies based on surgeon preference.
- Selects equipment and supplies in an organized, cost effective and timely manner.
- Assures all equipment is functioning before use and removes any malfunctioning equipment.
- Demonstrates skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment.
- Assures emergency equipment and supplies are available at all times.
- Keeps surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soiled equipment and supplies, and properly stocked.
- Follows established policies and procedures for surgical counts.
- Initiates corrective actions when surgical counts are incorrect.
- Demonstrates ability to create and maintain a sterile field.
- Uses principles of aseptic practice in varying situations.
- Initiates corrective action when breaks in technique occur.
- Wears appropriate attire in restricted area.
- Adheres to recommended traffic patterns.
- Demonstrates knowledge in the safe care and handling of instrumentation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of sterile processing standards and practices.
- Assists with inventory management.
- Assists with OR turnover, and preparation of sterile supplies (e.g. opening, case pulling).
- Listens respectfully, gives feedback directly, honestly and talks with others to clarify differences.
- Utilizes translation services when needed.
- Utilizes appropriate services when needed to communicate with employees and patients with speech and hearing disorders.
- Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, their family, and other external and internal clients (including fellow employees) from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrates a willingness to look at new ideas and work in a changing environment.
- Understands, verbalizes and participates in the quality improvement process.
- Supports initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance.
- Identifies and reports suspected child, spousal/partner, and elder abuse per protocol.
