Senior Surgical Technologist

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, the senior surgical technologist works under the supervision of the registered nurse and medical staff to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and minimally invasive surgical procedures. This individual works to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Job Duties:

• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to continuously update the nursing plan of care and recommends interventions to meet identified patient goals.

• Evaluates and recommends updates to surgeon preference cards and notifies appropriate personnel of needed changes.

• Labels drugs on the field. Prepares labels and verifies specimens according to protocol and surgeons' preference.

• Uses proper documentation related to sterilization procedures. Signs/verifies initials on instrument count sheet and signs preference list when pulling of case is completed.

• Precepts new staff and student populations sharing knowledge of procedures to enhance learning. Participates in peer review as requested.

• Coordinates treatments and procedures to facilitate cost effective patient care.

• Provides input for new policies, procedures, meeting minutes and memos.

• Contributes to the development and revision of standards/policies as needs are identified.

• Identifies and utilizes information from monitors and research to effect changes in practice.

• Maintains a working knowledge of emergency protocol in the event of an emergent procedure by ensuring surgical set-ups necessary to manage an emergency.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Minimum of 5 years of experience in surgery.

Surgical Technologist Certification required

Basic Life Support Required