WOSC PRN Surgical Technologist II AS NEEDED (Mon-Fri) NO Nights,Weekends, OR ON CALLS

Surgical technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the medical team that assists in the preparation and care of the surgical patient within the operating room. The ST collaborates with nursing, anesthesia, and other surgical personnel to facilitate a safe and sterile environment. Surgical Technologists possess the theory and application of the principles of aseptic and sterile technique and combine knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and the implementation of tools and technology to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Surgical Technologist II’s demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and problem‑solving skills and serve as a clinical resource person to staff and surgeons. ST II’s exhibit a high level of collaboration with peers in decision making related to surgical patient care.

Successful completion of a CAAHP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited training program for Operating Room Technicians. An emphasis will have been placed upon the student to complete basic, intermediate, and advanced procedures in all clinical specialties.

New graduates are accepted. Prior experience preferred.

• Analytical skills necessary to organize and prepare the operating room according to standard methods and guides.
• Independently scrubs basic and some complex procedures throughout the surgical specialties and possesses a growing knowledge of instrumentation and supplies.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate sterile technique during surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates safe instrument passing and accurate counts according to hospital policy.
• Serves as a role model and preceptor to all newly hired Surgical Technologists and students.
• Anticipates needs and communicates effectively with all members of the surgical team.
• Critically thinks, anticipates needs, and expertly problem‑solves the needs of the surgical team and patients.
• Works in a fast‑paced and stressful environment where incumbents need to respond rapidly and efficiently to requests/needs of surgical team and changes in the O.R. schedule and nursing units’ requests.
• Computer and application software skills.
• Professional and effective communication skills.
• Serves on a unit‑based committee/involved in process improvement initiatives.

• Heart Saver (CPR Certification).
• NBSTSA or NCCT Certified as a Surgical Technologist.

• Prepares operating room by selecting and opening sterile supplies according to procedure and physician preference card.
• Ensures all sterile equipment and instruments are in good working order prior to the start of the case.
• Passes instruments and provides sterile items to surgeons and assists during procedures, holds retractor devices, always observes sterile techniques and responds to surgeons’ needs during a variety of surgeries ranging from routine to the most complex.
• Checks, mixes, and distributes appropriate fluids and drugs on the sterile field. Connects drains and tubing.
• Performs surgical counts in accordance with policy and procedure. Aware of and follows AORN Standards and Surgical Services policies & procedures.
• Sponges or suctions operative site, cuts suture material as directed by surgeon, and assists with application of sterile dressing of operative site following closure.
• Receives surgical specimens and passes them from the sterile field to the circulating nurse as soon as possible & correctly identifies specimens.
• Assists with turnover of operating room in an effective manner.
• Cleans and reassembles instruments and properly delivers them to the decontamination area. Assures the working order of delicate instrumentation.
• Assists in wrapping sterile items for sterilization when necessary.
• Obtains stock and supplies for operating room.
• Returns equipment to proper location(s).
• Assembles case carts for next working day as needed.
• Assists in transporting patients and securing equipment from other departments as needed.
• Orients students, staff members and other health professionals.
• Participates in presenting specialty surgery…