Surgical Technologist

COMPANY SUMMARY

At Beacon, we believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people. We are seeking a motivated professional who is passionate about the work they do, thrives as a collaborative team player, and is committed to the pursuit of better—for our patients, our teammates, and themselves. The ideal candidate embraces continuous improvement, builds strong relationships, and contributes to a culture of excellence and accountability.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Scrub Technologist assists the surgical team during operative procedures. Understands and applies principles of asepsis. Arranges the sterile set-up for procedures and passes instruments and supplies to the OR team. ST anticipates the surgeons’ needs in such a manner that the surgeon need not divert his attention form the operative field. ST assists in preparing and moving patients and cleaning/sterilizing instruments and the operating room. The ST is responsible for the provision of surgical care to meet identified patient outcomes and to achieve facility goals as directed by the Registered Nurse.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

• Prepares/assembles equipment, instrumentation, and supplies for upcoming cases in accordance with the physician’s preference cards.
• Prepares the autoclaves, operating rooms, and the work rooms at the beginning of each day
• Monitors autoclaves and all SPD equipment daily, including biological and steam penetration testing, and completes appropriate documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
• Cleans autoclaves and SPD equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
• Damp dusts all SPD flat surfaces daily and all flat surfaces and lights in the operating rooms prior to opening sterile packs
• Assists with the preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures
• Assists with gowning and gloving members of the surgical team
• Assists with the care, preparation, maintenance and after-care of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment
• Knows and practices the principles and techniques of sterile/aseptic technique
• Handles specimens in accordance with procedures
• Participates in sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating nurse
• Removes drapes at the end of procedures, cleanses the patient of prep solution and applies dressing as needed
• Respects patient’s privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
• Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual responsibility
• Demonstrates ability to respond to patient care and operating room needs in an emergency situation
• Assists with room turnovers
• Cleans instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area for processing or storage
• Assists with housekeeping duties as necessary to provide a safe environment
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and use various types of equipment used to clean and/or sterilize instrumentation
• Updates physician preference cards, as necessary
• Participates in the Quality Program, as directed by supervisor
• Performs other duties as may be appropriately required or assigned
• Provides clinical skills necessary to provide quality care according to patient’s age and stage of growth and development

SKILLS

• Requires frequent and constant judgment, leadership, and the ability to make decisions and solve problems immediately; occasionally in response to disasters or emergencies, actual events or drills.
• Requires English language skills for constant high-level written and interpersonal communications.
• Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients, and others.

COMPETENCIES

• Good visual acuity, accurate color vision.
• Ability to lift/transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling and essentially utilizing a full range of body movement.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl.
• Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel fine sensation to discern temperature, texture, size and shape.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma; Graduate of a recognized and accredited Surgical Technologist Program, preferred
• Certification: Current Surgical Technologist Certification is preferred, or two years of experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Successful completion of BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Experience: Minimum two years of experience in the operating room as a Surgical Technologist

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Sano is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Sano is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.