Computer teacher

Job Summary

• Acts as a precept to team and provides guidance to lower level STs as
  
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments, supplies and equipment in a timely
  
• Applies previous experience and knowledge when dealing with new surgical
  
• Communicates in a positive, clear and concise manner to all members of the surgical
  
• Correctly selects and utilizes sterilization methods appropriate to specific instrument, supply or
  
• Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental
  
• Handles specimens and medications using correct technique and according to departmental policy and
  
• Maintains sterile technique as well as sterile instruments, supplies and
  
• Monitors and communicates to surgical team members breaks in technique and unsafe patient
  
• Performs the necessary surgical counts on sharps, small items, instruments and sponges with the circulating nurse prior to opening, during, and after closing the
  
• Prepares the surgical field by opening correct supplies and preparing instruments and equipment needed for the scheduled Assures all materials are available and in working order and verifies own skill in using equipment
  
• Utilize knowledge of normal/abnormal anatomy and physiology, anticipates and responds to needs of surgeons by requesting instruments/supplies based on procedure and case
  

Requirements

Education

• Completion of a formal, structured program for Surgical Technology
  

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support
  

Benefits