Surgery Tech

Duties:

Job Summary:
-Performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure.
-This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management.
-It is expected that Surgery Tech will support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices.
-In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined.
Job Responsibilities:
-Maintains accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
-Maintains the sterile field and ensures a safe environment.
-Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.
-Prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure.
-May assist with sterile processing.
-Assists the surgeon(s) during the procedure while staying within the ORT Product of practice.
-Can identify emergency situations and exercises judgement when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
-Assists with room turnover, cleaning, and preparation for the next procedure upon completion of the procedure.

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:
-Demonstrates the ability to maintain a sterile field and ensure environmental safety.
-Demonstrates the ability to recognize and address sharps and fire safety processes.
-Demonstrates knowledge of surgical services.
-Demonstrates knowledge of sterile processing.
-Demonstrates the ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
-Has experience in surgeries support within the surgical team.
-Has experience in life support situations related to surgical care.
-Has experience in sterile field management.
-Has experience in sterilization processes and requirements.
-Has experience in supervision within surgical services (within ORT Product).

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A