Surgical Technologist PRN

Surgical Technologist 2 PRN Premium –
FMOL Health

This role is part‑time (PRN) in the operating room. The Surgical Technologist 2 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures, follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patients during pre‑operation procedures, performs pre‑operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment, may be required to transport patients to and from the operating room, and works under general supervision.

Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper equipment, instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas.
• Ensure a well‑organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times, contributing to smooth operations.
• Anticipate and respond timely and efficiently when performing assignments.
• Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times.
• Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation.
• Working knowledge of autoclaves to consistently follow the proper sterilization method for selected instruments.
• Follow the proper procedure for counting of instruments, sponges and sharps.
• Instrumentation is checked for accuracy prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure.
• Ensure appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age‑specific needs are provided within specified guidelines.
• Patients are transported safely and timely.
• Assist in the positioning of patients as needed.
• Ensure recommended AORN guidelines are followed at all times.
• Follow case progress to anticipate surgeons’ needs.
• Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings.
• Provide assistance to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times.
• Overhead pages are expected to be responded to as soon as possible or less than three (3) minutes.
• Assist with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or taking messages.
• Daily participation in scheduled procedures and demonstrate competency in multiple service specialties.
• Actively respond to emergency situations and/or trauma procedures in the OR.
• Anticipate being asked to volunteer, when applicable, to stay late and call shifts.
• Serve as preceptor for new team members.
• Other duties as assigned are completed.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Surgical Tech.
• Graduate of Surgical Tech training program (1 year of experience will substitute for this requirement).
• BLS Certification.

Employment Details

• Seniority level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider.
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.