Senior Surgical Tech

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*** SIGN-ON BONUS: $7500**
* External applicants may be eligible for a $7500 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. This includes previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization longer than 90 days.

The Senior Surgical Technologist and/or the Certified Senior Surgical Technologist prepares the room and gathers supplies needed for surgical procedures; delivers instruments and supplies to the surgeon and other members of the surgical team intra operatively; may function as second assistant to the surgeon; assists in the proper decontamination of the room, supplies and instruments post operatively.

40% of the role involves preparing for surgical cases by obtaining and preparing appropriate supplies, equipment and instruments, reviewing surgeon's preferences to determine required items. Establishes and maintains a sterile field and presents instruments to the operating team. Delivers appropriate instruments/supplies utilizing proper principles of sterile technique. Acts as 2nd assistant to surgeon, performing duties related to draping and operative site exposure.

Functions as 2nd circulator with RN supervision (ST Circulator Assist training required). Responsible for removal of all sharps and initial return card verification. Can hold extremities, assist with casting and splinting, mix medications on the sterile field after verification by a registered nurse, assist with positioning, fix specimens in formalin (annual competency required), assist circulator in proper care and handling of surgical specimens.

Can wash and thaw grafts, hold a stapler while the surgeon fires it, operate skin stapler for wound approximation, assist with dislocation of joints if yearly competency is accomplished, cut suture material as directed by a surgeon, apply ESU to clamps or forceps for hemostasis under the direct supervision of the surgeon, assist anesthesia if yearly competency is accomplished, assist with patient skin prep if yearly competency is accomplished, change out camera and robotic instruments during endoscopic procedures under the direct supervision of the surgeon, and manipulate the uterus during robotic cases under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

40% of the role involves Equipment and Supply Maintenance:
Assists in post-procedure cleaning of the OR/equipment, returns equipment/supplies to proper areas; assists in room re-stocking. May run dart/biologics for sterilizers (annual competency required), reports any damaged equipment appropriately, mops floor between cases, and ensures that all equipment cords are not frayed and free from cuts as well as other duties as assigned.

20% of the role involves Unit Operations:
Participates in unit operations to contribute to efficiency of department, effective communication, quality care, personal growth as well as development, training, and orientation of new personnel. Maintains all annual unit specific competencies, ACE and PAR requirements. Will mentor new associates.

Cannot inject or administer medications, dye and blood product. Cannot set up IVs. Cannot desiccate tissue. Cannot suture or tie suture. Cannot use or activate cautery. Cannot operate ESU. Cannot perform anything invasive. Cannot prep patient. Cannot access Pyxis for controlled substances. Cannot complete documentation for the legal medical record. Cannot manipulate or alter grafts. Cannot assist anesthesia with airway management and placement of invasive lines.

Cannot mark surgical site.

Associate's Degree:
Surgical Technology. BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association.

Graduated from an accredited (CAAHEP) surgical technologist school preferred or equivalent military training or 10+ years’ experience as a Surgery Technician. Understanding of procedure performed. Anticipate surgeon’s needs. Have necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care. Monitor sterile field. Provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions. BLS and strong clinical knowledge of OR environment.

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Surgery Main

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