Surgical Technologist

Statement of Purpose

Assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients of all ages in the Operating Room. Functions as the surgical technologist on the surgical team under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES WITH NO EXPERIENCE.

$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES WITH AT LEAST 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE.

Starting Pay: $22.14 to $33.21 DOE (Surg Tech I - non-certified).

$23.27 to $34.91 DOE (Surg Tech II - certified).

Full-time benefited position, working 72-80 hours per schedule. Days of work are Monday - Friday, typically 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. Weekend shifts will be every 4th weekend. Holidays will be as needed.

• Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of the hospital, Nursing Department and the Operating Room.
• Prepares tables, instruments, supplies, and implants as required for specific operations. Has knowledge of surgeon's preference and step-by-step procedure.
• Assists in preparation and draping of the patient and operative area.
• Prepares and passes instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies needed in the operative procedure and maintains a correct count.
• Prepares and maintains the sterile field for the surgical procedure.
• Assists in the delivery, labeling, and preparation of medication on the sterile field under the director of the RN circulator.
• Assists in maintenance and care of surgical specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Assists with table equipment, positioning patients, application of casts and dressings.
• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Assists in transferring patients to and from the OR suite.
• Assists other members of the team with terminal cleanup of room in readiness for the next patient.
• Assists the circulating nurse and nurse anesthetist as assigned or required within the legal limitations.
• Cleans and stocks assigned rooms.
• Will participate in ordering and restocking medications within OR department and hospital guidelines.
• Participates in unit meetings, maintenance of physician preference cards and AM report.
• Acts as a liaison clinical site coordinator for colleges/universities. Is responsible for the completion of all required/requested documentation as appropriate. (CST only)
• Coordinates educational experience for student surgical technologists. Acts as a mentor and preceptor for students. (CST only)
• Pull supplies for scheduled procedures for the next day.
• Relieve staff for breaks and lunches when able.
• Restock carts and supplies, put away clean instruments/trays, and do PAR level orders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• PREPARATION AND TRAINING:
  Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program and hold a UAP from the ND Board of Nursing. Certification required and maintained. Position requires completion of BLS CPR. Position is required to attend Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training in the appropriate timeframe according to department orientation checklist.
• WORK EXPERIENCE:
  
  To be a designated clinical site coordinator for colleges/universities 2 years of surgical technologist experience is required. Previous work experience in the Operating Room preferred but not required. Time to reach competency on the job here: four weeks to six months (depending on prior experience).
• ATTENDANCE:
  Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee loyees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees are also expected to remain at work for the entire work schedule.
• ANALYTICAL ABILITY:
  Required to gather and interpret data on physician preference cards, to anticipate surgical needs and display knowledge of the step‑by‑step procedures. Must be able to determine priorities within area of assignment.
• INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT:
  Makes some independent judgments regarding patient care during set up. Receives supervision and guidance from the registered nurse or physician. Judgments are based on policies and procedures. Substandard performance in nursing skills or judgments may adversely…