Surgical Tech - Speare Memorial Hospital
Bridgewater, NH 03264
About the Job
Surgical Technologist
General Summary:
The Surgical Technician assists the Surgical Team in organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities that occur in the surgical environment by performing assigned technical duties.
Essential Job Functions*:
Individualizes preoperative planning and prepares for surgical intervention to meet the needs of each patient and physician by:
Reviewing physician preference cards
Consulting with the circulator
Having knowledge and understanding of operative anatomy and physiology
Knowing the common complications of surgical procedures
Prepares surgical suite/clinical area and all supplies/equipment to ensure environmental safety for patients and staff as demonstrated by:
- Selecting appropriate supplies and equipment
Checking equipment for working order and reporting unsafe working conditions to the appropriate person
Helping in physical preparation of the clinical area
Verifying exposure to sterilization process
Opening supplies aseptically
Establishing and maintaining sterile field
Identifying principles and techniques of disinfecting, sterilization and environmental control
Assisting with efficient room turnover
Demonstrates competency of assigned functions and application of basic and current knowledge by:
Anticipating needs of the surgeon
Identifying breaks in the aseptic technique and reporting them
Displaying dexterity in the use of surgical instruments throughout procedures
Knowing the use of all needed equipment and supplies
Maintaining a neat and orderly field for procedures
Differentiating between clean, contaminated and sterile areas
Participating in counting according to policy
Participates in all aspects of Central Sterile including decontamination, wrapping, sterilization, and biological monitoring.
Attends and participates in hospital/departmental meetings as required.
Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.
Demonstrates hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.
Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.
Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.
Qualifications:
Education
Required: High School Graduate. Successful completion of Surgical Tech program.
Work Experience
Required: Clinical experience in a health care setting.
Preferred: Previous experience as a surgical technician.
Licensure/Certifications/Registrations
Required: Certification as a Surgical Technician. For Surgical Technicians
Other Skills/Knowledge
Required: Ability to respond appropriately to changing patient and staffing conditions. Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments in times of need along with the ability to seek guidance and/or support from appropriate resources.
Computer literacy. Ability to write clearly and concisely. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to give and accept feedback in a constructive manner.
PI250794084