Surgical Tech Job Winnsboro Louisiana USA,Healthcare

Location: Winnsboro

POSITION: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - Full-Time DEPARTMENT: SURGERYFLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

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JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining a sterile field and assisting surgeons during operative procedures. Responsible for preparing surgical instruments, ensuring operating room cleanliness, maintaining the sterile processing areas, receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment, and supporting patients’ safety throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to the Surgery Director

Positions Directly Supervised:
None

Regular Contact with all Hospital departments, Physicians, and the public.

MISSION STATEMENT

As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepare the operating room for surgery by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, drapes, and sterile solutions

Assist the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies during procedures

Use retractors, suction, or other equipment to assist in procedures

Maintain a sterile environment and monitor sterile techniques to prevent infection

Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, and packaging disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment

Decontaminate, clean and restock operating rooms and equipment after procedures

Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment

Operate all surgical and sterile processing instruments, equipment, and supplies safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions

Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas

Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after surgery to ensure accuracy

Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services

Ensure all surgical equipment is functioning properly

Handle specimens appropriately and ensure they are sent to the Lab for analysis

Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and transport as needed

Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists for smooth workflow

Respond promptly to changes during procedures and anticipate surgeon needs

Comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and infection control practices.

Adhere to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment

Report all issues regarding instruments, equipment, patient care, etc. to the Surgery Director

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training:
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program. Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Work Experience:

One (1) year of surgical technologist experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Knowledge of surgical procedures, instruments, and sterile technique
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
Ability to work and collaborate as part of a team
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Time management skills to quickly set up and turnover operating rooms to support surgical schedules

Physical Requirements

Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
Assist in moving or positioning patients, which may require coordinated team lifting
Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and/or maneuvering up to 50 pounds, including patients, surgical trays, equipment, position aids, wheelchairs, patient beds, etc.
Fine motor skills to handle delicate instruments and perform tasks with precision
Good hand-eye…