Surgical Tech

Overview

Job Title
:
Surgical Technologist

Job Category
:
Surgical Services

Requisition Number
: SURGI
036370

Location
:
Asheville, NC 28803, USA

Successor title is Surgical Technologist; supervision received:
Physician and/or Registered Nurse

General Summary of Duties
:
Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. They are members of operating room teams which commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

• A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program, technical program or related.
• Must be certified to perform CPR
• 1-2 years of clinical experience in a related field
• BLS certification

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Prepare operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
• Follow hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.
• Perform pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
• Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, and adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly.
• Get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
• Transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile drapes.
• Observe patients’ vital signs, check charts, and assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
• Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
• Operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment.
• After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients.
• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours.
• Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to use computer keyboard and view a computer monitor.

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care described in the center’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the nursing process.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.

Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Occasional evening and/or weekend work. Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, cool environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• And more!

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.

Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.