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Certified Surgical TechnicianProfessional Performance Development Group, Inc. • Tacoma, WA, US
Certified Surgical Technician

Certified Surgical Technician

Professional Performance Development Group, Inc. • Tacoma, WA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title :

Surgical Technician (Ancillary Services)

Provides Direct Support To :

Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma, WA 98431

Duty Hours :

Monday – Sunday and holidays, includes shift work such as evening, nights and / or days. A thirty (30) minute meal break and two fifteen (15) minute breaks; (1) during the first 6 hours of the shift and (1) the last 6 hours of the end of the shift will be permissible.

Actual shifts worked will include 12 shifts, 10-hour shifts, 8-hour shifts, and / or according to the needs of the unit.

Duty Schedules

Day Shift : 0645-1515, 0845-1715, 1045-1915, 0645-1715, 0645-1915

Evening Shift : 1445-2315

Night Shift : 2245-0715, 1845-0715

Degree

  • Certificate

Education

  • Graduate from Surgical Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or completion of a formal training program provided by any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists or operating room technicians.
  • Certification :

  • Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or certified as a Tech-in-Surgery (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or possess a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) certification as a surgical technician and / or operating room technician.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Experience :

  • One year of experience as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician after graduation.
  • Job Duties and Responsibilities

    The duties include but are not limited to the following

  • Performs the full spectrum of sterile techniques, setting up surgical trays, preparing and draping patients for surgery, and assisting with post-operative dressings.
  • Ensure surgical packs are cleaned and packed for sterilization after every procedure, to include restocking surgical supplies.
  • Maintain a clean safe environment for the patient either by active participation in cleaning of clinical spaces, operating rooms, and medical equipment, or by guiding other personnel in the environmental maintenance.
  • Immediately report events to the registered nurse or officer in charge and document notification.
  • Serve as a member of the surgical team in an operating room by providing support for surgical procedures ranging from routine (e.g., appendectomy, myringotomy, herniorrhaphy) to complex, high risk (e.g., neurosurgery, thoracic, cardiovascular, orthopedic) or trauma (multisystem involvement due to vehicular accidents, gunshot, knife wounds) procedures.
  • HCW regularly encounters patients classed as “sickest of the sick”, i.e., not expected to survive 24 hours with or without surgery. Follows preoperative nursing care plan in preparing the patient and the operating room for surgery
  • Transports patients from hospital units to the operating room assuring safe transportation of the patient. Screens patient prior to transport to ensure preoperative medications have been given, that jewelry, dentures and any prosthetic devices have been removed. Checks patient’s chart and identification band for completeness. Comforts patients fearing surgery.
  • Checks rooms for cleanliness, runs electrical checks to see if suctioning, cauterizing and other equipment is operating properly. Sets up special equipment and systems, such as operating microscopes, television equipment, prosthesis, skin graft equipment, operating lights, defibrillators, etc. Selects, assembles and organizes supplies, equipment and instruments for specific surgical procedures in accordance with operative work sheets, physician preference card and / or conferring with physicians and / or charge nurse, and specialty equipment vendors. Knowledge of a wide range of instruments, suture materiel and highly specialized and complex equipment used for various surgical procedures and skill to identify, use and make adjustments needed in equipment and surgical instrumentation. Skill to anticipate the needs of surgeon / anesthesiologist and respond to surgical emergencies such as hemorrhage or other life and / or limb threatening situations. The HCW must know and select the appropriate guideline based upon the patient’s condition. Judgement is required in preparing for alternatives and emergency contingencies.
  • Instant adjustment as a critical member of the surgery team is required to adapt to individual patient situations.

  • Responsible for maintenance of aseptic procedures during preparation for, and assistance with, surgical procedures. Follows intraoperative nursing care plan in caring for and monitoring the patient during the surgical procedure. Assists in positioning and draping the patient for the specific procedure by anticipating the surgeon’s needs. Remains alert for complications developing during surgery such as hemorrhage, shock and cardiac arrest. Immediately notifies surgeon and supplies instrument to correct the situation. Performs sharp counts, measures blood and fluid loss. Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts under direct observation of a registered nurse. Assists with application of dressings. Requires practical knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment needed to perform full range of surgical procedures to include trauma where rapid adjustments to tools / instruments utilized is required. Complexity is increased by the requirement to make instantaneous decisions when faced with a surgical emergency such as hemorrhage. Precise coordination of action with other members of the surgical team and quick, accurate response to surgeon orders is required to ensure patient well-being. Frequently the situation does not allow consultation with supervisors. The correct action must be taken immediately to protect life / limb of the patient.
  • Cleans operating room after surgery; removes and disposes of soiled and / or contaminated materials; changes linen; washes instruments and assembles them for sterilization. Replenishes sterile supplies and restocks shelves. Set up and performs first echelon maintenance on all OR equipment. In the absence of housekeeping personnel, performs mopping, disinfecting, etc. Assists operating Room Nurse to maintain adequate supplies for the specific surgical service assigned.
  • Floating : HCWs will be required to float within all specialty surgical service assignments for which they have demonstrated competency. For example, orthopedic, ophthalmology, urology, GYN, etc.
  • Company Description

    Professional Performance Development Group specializes in sourcing Top Medical Providers for medical services at U.S. Government facilities, and has been in business for over 36 years. We are the “Preferred Partner” for government services, Professional Performance has successfully performed at over 189 locations across the United States and abroad. This successful performance has resulted in continued prosperity to our team partners and team members and a higher quality of care to our nation’s heroes and families.

    Company Description

    Professional Performance Development Group specializes in sourcing Top Medical Providers for medical services at U.S. Government facilities, and has been in business for over 36 years. We are the “Preferred Partner” for government services, Professional Performance has successfully performed at over 189 locations across the United States and abroad. This successful performance has resulted in continued prosperity to our team partners and team members and a higher quality of care to our nation’s heroes and families.

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