Surgical Technologist Extern - OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER/AMBULATORY SURGERY (PRN)

McLeod Health
SC, United States
Part-time

MUST BE ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITTED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

  • Job responsibilities include those listed in the competency document.
  • Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
  • Must be flexible, punctual, and be willing to learn in the surgical environment
  • Ensures the availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies and equipment needed to support efficient and effective perioperative processes.
  • Responsible for having sterile instruments, sutures and equipment necessary for the surgical procedure, along with a working knowledge of each device
  • Assist with positioning and prepping according to the standards of practice and policies and procedures of the department and the hospital
  • Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator and performs additional counts as necessary
  • Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
  • Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
  • Required to maintain the sterile field to ensure patient / employee safety by maintaining highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
  • Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
  • Assist in lifting, turning, positioning and preparing patients for surgical procedures, using proper body mechanics
  • Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
  • Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
  • Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room .
  • Uses standard precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment when working around or handling hazardous substances, including blood and body fluids.
  • Performs all duties as assigned.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations / Education

  • A student of an accredited Surgical Technology Program
  • Must obtain certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within 6 months of graduating.
  • 30+ days ago
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