Job Summary: Surgical technologists work under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted according to standards, He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Reports to: directly to – Clinical Manager; indirectly to – Clinical Director

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Assisting with Sterile Processing

• Pulling cases

• Room turnovers

• Assisting the Materials department, as needed

• Preoperative Duties are as follows:

• Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.

• Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves.

• Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications / solutions needed for the procedure.

• Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator.

• Assists the team members with gowning and gloving.

• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.

• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.

• Secures tubing, cords and other sterile accessories.

• Intraoperative Duties are as follows:

• Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.

• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.

• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.

• Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.

• Sponges or suctions the operative site.

• Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders.

• Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.

• Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon.

• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.

• Performs additional counts as necessary.

• Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.

• Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.

• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.

• Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.

• Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient.

• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.

Job Qualifications:

• Certification as a Surgical Technician

• One year previous clinical experience in Operating Room environment, multi-specialty preferred

• Current BLS required

• Knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the OR

• Manual dexterity to handle instruments quickly

• Must have the ability to respond quickly and must be familiar with operating procedures in order to have instruments ready for surgeons without instruction

• Must be conscientious, organized, and able to handle the stress of a busy operating room environment

• Efficient use of resources

• Willingness to maintain a clean, organized environment

• Ability to work alone (be self-directed, complete tasks as assigned, physically assist customers and problem-solve)

• Must be a team player!

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Reliable means of transportation

Job Behavior:

Reflective of EPSC & USPI’s mission:

“Our mission is to care for every patient and their family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time.”

Demonstrates ability to work as a team member, and to communicate clearly, directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Maintains professional conduct and appearance. Portrays the facility and peers in a positive light to others, internally and externally.

Reasoning & Language Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.

Physical Demands: Shall be physically able to stand, walk, and maintain varied body motions and positions for long periods of time. Demonstrates manual dexterity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee shall be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or tools. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Shall be able to hear and speak. Shall be able to move up to 40 pounds.

USPI’S EDGE™ (Every Day Giving Excellence)

USPI’S EDGE™ is the key to the differentiation of USPI as a customer-focused company. The process of completing EDGE™ requirements establishes processes and measurements that are collected, assimilated, and shared throughout USPI. All employees are involved with EDGE™. The involvement can range from doing their jobs to taking on the role of gathering and/or entering data into the computer. All employees shall at some time during their employment be required to participate in the EDGE™ program.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

Responsible for knowing the processes involved assuring the standards established by HIPAA, and ensuring they are followed including the practices and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information.