Surgical Tech - Operating Room (Full Time, Days)

Description Job Summary Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, and providing supplies and instruments during procedures and post-procedures clean-up. Job Specific Duties * Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, providing supplies & instruments, and post-procedures clean-up. * Prepares for all specimens handling within hospital guidelines and policy. Ensures proper handoff per surgery guidelines and delivery of specimens. * Assists with patient care activities, count of instruments, planning and set up of sterile field) under the direction of RN Circulator. * Checks and assembles supplies, equipment, and instrumentation prior to surgical procedure to promote a safe and sterile environment of care. * Collaboratively works with Specialty RN to order instruments as needed thru the Surgical Services business office. * Focuses on the needs of the physician in providing for instrument set up as recorded on preference card. * Ensures patient safety by maintaining surgical counts for sponges, needles, and instruments as per surgical count policy. * Promotes safety by actively participating in the "Time Out" process with the surgical team. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements * Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program * American Heart Association CPR BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Able to perform sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field * Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and co-workers * Able to complete basic competency list and specialized skills list for position * Ability to communicate verbally and in writing * Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information * Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions Job: Nursing- Support (Clinical) Department: OPERATING ROOM-2100-760000 Job Status: Professional