Surg Tech Or A

• Job Description:
• The Surgical Technician functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the first, second or assisting Surgical Technician under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intraoperative period.

• Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment.
• Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment and appropriate knowledge base.
• Provides age specific care to obstetrical patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the department.
• Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.

• Charges for equipment and supplies.

• Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy.
• Effectively performs sterilization, disinfection and document loads per policy.

• Required Skills & Experience:
• 1+ years of surgical tech experience.
• Independently scrubs basic surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
• Applied basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care.
• Applies basic knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers for optimal surgical patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork.
• Applies principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.

• N/A

• Required Education:
• Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology OR
• Certificate of completion of Surgical Technology program Preferred Education:
• N/A Required Certifications & Licensure:
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• IDPH Fingerprinting Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
• N/A

Job Category: Clinical-Allied