Surgery Center - Certified Surgical Technician

Urology Surgery Center, Nashville TN has an immediate opening for a Certified Surgical Technician to join their dynamic surgery center team!

The OR Technician is responsible for performing the duties of a OR scrub technician in the OR suite. The OR Technician also assists in the operative procedure by preparation of equipment and sterile supplies.

• Demonstrates competency upon hire in performing all related job tasks/functions.
• Demonstrates cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians.
• Maintains certification in BLS.
• Cross-trains in other Center areas to serve as staff team member.
• Working knowledge and comfort with computer use.
• Maintains regular attendance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Functions as a scrub technician in the Operating Room Suite.
• Assists with gowning and gloving other members of the surgical team.
• Assists with the preparation of the Operating Room Suite procedures.
• Assists with skin preparations and with draping of patients.
• Assists with application of dressings and moving patients as needed.
• Assists with care, preparation, maintenance and after-care of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment.
• Knows and practices the principles and techniques of sterile technique.
• Handles specimens in accordance with procedures.
• Removes drapes at end of procedure, cleanses the patient of prep solution and applies dressing as needed.
• Cleans instruments and equipment after use and returns to proper area for storage or processing.
• Respects patients’ right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
• Continuously updates physician preference cards as needed.
• Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Participates as delegated in various committee functions.
• Assists with housekeeping duties as necessary to provide a safe environment.
• Participates in sponge, instrument and needle count with the circulating nurse as deemed necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to understand and use autoclaves, sonic cleaner and rinser / dryer.
• Attends required in-service education, meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of supplies.
• Updates knowledge in surgical techniques and related nursing care.
• Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual responsibility.
• Assists in the maintenance of the system for defining Center’s supply/stock needs, utilizing par level method.
• Participates in Center-sponsored community events/marketing activities as requested.
• Performs all other duties assigned.
• Demonstrates understanding of personal responsibility and activities related to the OSHA programs including hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens.
• Directly responsible for identifying and reporting adverse or dangerous situations without fear of Reprisal.

Job Knowledge

• Knowledgeable in fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, and maintenance and care of equipment.
• Basic knowledge of surgical procedures, needs and steps in use of materials.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Successful completion of Operating Room Technician course or prior Operating Room Technician experiences.
• Certification in BLS.
• Completion of Certification for ORT/ST preferred.
• Prefer two years’ previous employment in related field.