Job Description

The Surgical Technologist 3 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment. May be required to transport patient to and from the operating room. Relies on education, years of experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under general supervision. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities.

Job Standards and Performance Expectations

1. Surgical Case Preparation
   1. Ensure proper equipment, instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas.
   2. Ensure a well organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations.
   3. Anticipate and respond timely with efficiency when performing assignments.
   4. Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times.
   5. Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation.
   6. Working knowledge of autoclaves in order to consistently follow the proper sterilization method for selected instruments.
   7. Follow the proper procedure for counting of instruments, sponges and sharps.
   8. Instrumentation is checked for accuracy prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure.
   9. Capable of competently scrubbing complex cases across all facility specialties
   10. Demonstrates expert knowledge of surgical equipment and advances surgical instrumentation within major specialties

2. Quality & Patient Safety

1. Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines.
2. Patients are transported safely and timely.
3. Assist in the positioning of patients as needed.
4. Ensure recommended AORN guidelines are followed at all times.

3. Collaboration & Teamwork

1. Follow case progress in order to anticipate surgeons needs.
2. Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings.
3. Provide assistance to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times.
4. Overhead pages are expected to be responded to as soon as possible or less than three (3) minutes.
5. Assist with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or taking messages.
6. Can be asked to volunteer for call and late stay as needed
7. Actively respond to emergency situations and/or trauma procedures in the OR.
8. Serves as mentor and role model for new team members. Act as a preceptor for new and existing staff; including assisting with annual competency assessments.

4. Other Duties as Assigned

1. Other duties as assigned.
2. Coordinate with OR Educator/OR Manager to develop and present annual in-services on equipment, instrumentation or surgical technique.
3. Partner with various clinical programs to serve as a preceptor and mentor of clinical rotation students. Participate in the development and revision of a unit specific policy and/or SOP.

Minimum Required Experience 5 years of experience as a Surgical Tech Education Graduate of Surgical Technology program (1 year of experience will substitute for this requirement) Training None Special Skills Subject matter expert in surgical subspecialty AND serves as a leader within the department by providing in-services/education to other team members as well as serving on Performance Improvement projects/initiatives Licensure BLS Certification; Certification as Surgical Technologist