Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Days

About the role

The Surgical Technologist 2 is a certified technologist and allied health care professional providing an advanced level of surgical care to patients within the operating room under the supervision of perioperative nurses and surgeons. This job works in the main operating room. The Surgical Technologist utilizes AORN's Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices and AST Standards of Practice as a reference to ensure quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care Education Graduate from an accredited Certificate or Associate Degree program in Surgical Technology. Certification, Registration & Licensure Certification Required: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association. Medical Technician - NH Board of Registration of Medical Technicians

Responsibilities

• Maintains the integrity of the sterile field by utilizing knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Uses advanced knowledge of instruments, equipment, and supplies necessary for surgical procedures.
• Prioritizes team and department needs through analysis of the daily schedule and case mix.
• Serves as a preceptor for Surgical Technologist students and new employees.
• Functions as a leader by providing support to members of the surgical team.
• Assists with maintaining a clean, safe surgical environment.
• Ensures adherence to Surgical Services Infection Control, Safety and Risk Management Policies Procedures and Guidelines.
• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
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• Physical and Work Requirements
• The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

• At least one year experience as a surgical technologist.

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