Certified Surgical Technician

Certified Surgical Technician at Harvard Surgery Center.

• Assist in patient care reflecting the needs of patients, families, and the facility.
• Give care reflecting the flexibility in rules and regulations, as indicated by the patients' needs.
• Performance reflects knowledge in all areas of care specific to outpatient/ambulatory care, equipment safety, cleaning, maintenance, and procedures.
• Utilize personal initiative, maintain a steady level of productivity, be a self-starter and a compatible and supportive team player.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to the Center Director and Director of Nursing.

• Assist the physician during procedures; maintain sterility and safety protocols.
• Possess working knowledge of scopes, maintenance, and care.
• Assist in the performance of surgical procedures and biopsies.
• Label specimens correctly.
• Assist in transport of patient to recovery if needed.
• Communicate patient information to the recovery RN.
• Prepare room, anticipate and check all equipment needs prior to procedure.
• Treat family and patients with respect and dignity.
• Carry out medical and procedural aseptic techniques and universal precautions.
• Meet current documentation standards and policies and complete them during each workday.
• Assist in the positioning of the patient.
• Report changes in patient condition or reports of pain appropriately to RN or physician.
• Assist in Code situations.
• Maintain safe environment for patient, coworkers, and self.
• Assist in par levels and supplies needs by tracking and reporting to the Surgical Coordinator/Materials Manager.
• Contact reps for implants and supplies needed for surgery.
• Maintain logs for cleaning area chemicals and equipment use.
• Perform other jobs as assigned.

• Adhere to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual educational requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time, and as scheduled with flexibility.
• Attend staff meetings, annual review, and in-services as scheduled.
• Represent the organization positively.
• Actively participate in Quality Management as directed.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years in a hospital or ambulatory setting.
• Certification:
  Recognized by the state from a technical school.
• Special Training:
  Management and administration; information management; computer literacy (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).