Surgical Tech

Hrs Description: EVENING - 11:00a - 11:00p - (W, Th, Fri) ; Duties: Job Summary: Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment.

Job Responsibilities: -Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment and appropriate knowledge base. -Provides age specific care to 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. -Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers and self. -Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level and established policies and procedures. -Charges for equipment and supplies. -Participates in room turnover and set-up. -Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy. -Effectively performs sterilization, disinfection and documents loads per policy. -Applies principles of asepsis to maintain sterility during surgical set up and procedure. -Assists with obtaining supplies, equipment, and positioning devices as well as assisting with the positioning of the patient for procedures. -Performs sterilization of surgical instrumentation and documents per policy. -Scrubbing duties to include precepting Medical Students, Residents, and other students. -Turns OR rooms over and sets up for next patient in an efficient manner.

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