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Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting with the basic instrumentation and set-ups, surgical counts, and other duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Surgical Technologist or physician. Assists with transport of the patient, blood products and specimens as requested.
PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
2. *Transfers and/or properly positions patients as assigned.
3. *Selects and prepares procedural surgical supplies and equipment per protocols.
4. Assists other surgical personnel with skin preparations.
5. With Surgical Technologist support, may function in first scrub role by handing instruments to physicians.
6. *Provides assistance during surgery by retracting, sponging and cutting sutures.
7. *Accounts for sponges, sharps and instruments in accordance with surgery policy and procedures.
8. *Maintains an orderly surgical field.
9. Assists in the terminal cleaning and restocking of the operating room.
10. *Operates equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and departmental procedures.
11. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of asepsis and sterile technique.
2. Knowledge of standard and transmission-based precautions.
3. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
4. Skill in holding retractors and cutting sutures.
5. Ability to practice proper body mechanics to ensure personal and patient safety.
6. Ability to maintain a sterile surgical field.
7. Ability to perform accurate sponge, sharp and instrument counts.
8. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
9. Ability to operate and maintain relevant surgical equipment.
10. Ability to consistently adhere to organizational and departmental safety and infection control procedures.
11. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.
12. Ability to effectively perform work under stressful and in emergent situations.
13. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalency required. Completion of the second semester of a surgical technologist program required.
OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.
Equal opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Bryan Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
