MA - Gardner MA - Surgical Tech

Job Summary Experienced surgical technician who is competent to scrub various surgical procedures. Job Requirements Minimum EducationCST certification or within twelve months of graduation from approved program.Minimum Licenses and CertificationsCertified Surgical Technologist Current MA Surgical Technician Certification (NBSTSA)AHA CPR certifiedRequired SkillsDemonstrates mature professional behaviors (i.e. tact empathy and diplomacy).Promotes a positive working environment. FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS Physical Requirements:Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction) handles (seizing holding grasping turning or working with hands) and feels (perceiving attributes of items such as size shape temperature or texture by means of fingertips). Occasionally stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist) and kneels (bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Demonstrates knowledge of and assists with surgical procedures by meeting the anticipated needs of the surgeon and other team members.Sets up table instruments and supplies according to the type of surgery being performed displaying dexterity in the use and handling of surgical instruments throughout the procedure.Selects prepares and knows the specific uses for all necessary supplies equipment and instrumentation used for each surgical procedure while ensuring that surgical procedure cards are current.Applies consistently principles of aseptic practice to all surgical procedures in order to prevent infection.Demonstrates correct techniques for disinfection sterilization and environmental control.Always opens sterile supplies aseptically by verifying exposure to a sterilization process and checking the integrity of the sterile package.Assists in skin preparation and draping of the patient and operative area as requested by the surgeon.Makes effective use of time material and motion in assisting the surgical team.Maintains correct account of sponges needles and instruments with the circulating nurse and reports correctness and discrepancies according to Operating Room policy and procedures.Disposes of sharps from sterile field per Operating Room policy and procedures.Prepares all specimens and cultures appropriately for laboratory analysis.Assists the surgical team in the care and maintenance of the surgical suite to maintain cleanliness and allow rapid room turnover. Statement of Other DutiesThis document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood therefore that employees may be asked to perform jobrelated duties beyond those explicitly described.

Shift: 40 Hours Days

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Surgical Technologist

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