The Surgical Technologist 2 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures, follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures, and performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
Requirements
- Ensure proper equipment, instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas.
- Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times.
- Follow the proper procedure for counting of instruments, sponges and sharps.
- Check instrumentation for accuracy prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure.
- Assist in the positioning of patients as needed.
- Ensure recommended AORN guidelines are followed at all times.
- Actively respond to emergency situations and/or trauma procedures in the OR.
- Anticipate being asked to volunteer, when applicable, to stay late and call shifts.
- Serves as preceptor for new team members.
Benefits