Surgical Technologist II

Primary Duties:

• Anticipates sequential needs of the surgeon/physician during the procedure. Assists with case preparation, following preference card guidelines. Collaborates with Resource Nurse and Perioperative Educator on the development and provision of competency- based orientation. Precepts staff and students.

• Ensures that equipment is functioning properly. Immediately identifies and troubleshoots equipment problems within specialty area and/or notifies appropriate personnel. Functions as a technical resource person by providing information relating to instruments and equipment and assists in planning and maintenance of the equipment, particularly in area of expertise.

• Functions as assistant during procedures performing specified activities under the direct supervision of the surgeon/physician. Identifies and handles specimens appropriately. In conjunction with other team members, may provide one in-service per year in a related specialty area.

• Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required. Serves as a contributing member on unit-based committees.

• Performs indirect patient care activities such as patient transportation as needed. Provides comfort and support for patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient's care and privacy. Responds to questions from patients, families, and significant others in a prompt, courteous, positive, and knowledgeable manner and/or refers to appropriate personnel.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Graduation from a school of surgical technology or hospital-based program.

• 1-2 years Surgical technologist experience.

• BLS (Basic Life Support).

• Maintain 6 Continuing Education Credits per year.

• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification preferred.