Surgical Technician Gastroenterology-Endoscopy

Job Summary

Assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Provides expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

• Maintain equipment in good working order, inspecting and testing at least weekly.
• Maintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation.
• Coordinate configuration of equipment to provide ease of use.
• Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions.
• Checks instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case.
• Assist with set up and use of equipment during procedures.
• Assist with allocation of equipment for procedures on a daily basis.
• Assists team members to place and position patient on table. Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves.
• Aids team to don gowns and gloves.
• Dons personal protective equipment when required.
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation. Puts dressings on patient following surgery.
• Actively participates in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care.
• Cleans operating room and assists in room turnover.
• Washes and sterilizes equipment. Recommend use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts and supplies.
• Assembles/compiles case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure.
• Perform related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 630