Surgical Technician - Certified

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Job Summary: This job is responsible for assisting the Operating Room Team during operative procedures in accordance with internal standards and procedures.  Work includes arranging and inventorying sterile set-up for operations, passing items as needed to the operating team, assisting in the preparation and moving of patients and in the clean-up of the operating room.  An incumbent carries out assigned activities under direct supervision and direction of a qualified practitioner.  Essential Duties: Applies principles and techniques of asepsis to the work assignment; assists with scrubbing, preparation of the sterile field, gowning/gloving members of the surgical team and draping of patient. Under the direct supervision of a qualified practitioner, pass instruments, hold retractors, cut/remove sutures, apply suction, apply electro surgical hand piece to instrument and apply/remove cast. Responsible for assigned instrument table including instrument set up, clean up and turnover in preparation for the next case.  Performs decontamination and sterilization processes per protocol. Provides safe handling and care for instrument and specimen in accordance with internal procedures. Transports patient and assists with positioning of patient under the direction of a qualified practitioner. Orders and stocks supplies and performs environmental cleaning duties according to standards.  Cleans assigned work unit; stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary, identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair request in system, tags equipment and removes from service. Identifies emergencies (e.g. cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Code 9, and other medical emergencies), and initiates and/or participates in the appropriate response to situation. Maintains an organized and safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s safety, risk management and regulatory standards.  Reports any unusual circumstances to departmental leadership. Collaborates and communicates effectively with the inter-disciplinary team. Participates in quality assurance/improvement initiatives as requested.