About this role
Job title: Surgical Tech - Operating Room
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Position Summary
- Responsible for preparing the operating room and patient for the procedure.
Education
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High School diploma or equivalent
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Licenses and Certification
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Non-Certified: Graduate of OR technician program, accredited through ARC/STSA or on the job training; military experience as technician or LPN; dental assistant; ophthalmologist technician; medical assistant. All on the job training or military must show evidence of training by training facility, physician in charge or military command officer.
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Certified: Successfully pass the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through NBSTSA or NCCT
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
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Experience and Skills
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Technical Experience: 6 months or specialized training for non-certified or on the job and military training
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Role Specific Responsibilities
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Assists in transportation and positioning of patients
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Assists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedure
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Prepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures
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Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures
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Completes skin preparation and draping
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Assist Surgeon with gowning and gloving
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Assist surgeon by passing instruments and suture
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Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges
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Applies dressings and bandages as needed
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Assists in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens
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Decontaminates instruments (point of use cleaning), supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately
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Aids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next cases
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Monitors and restocks supplies
Compensation (Commensurate with experience):
- $23.19 to $35.94
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