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Spire Orthopedic Partners · 2 months ago

Surgical Technologist (Per Diem)

Peabody, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides support and operational resources for physicians. The Surgical Technologist will assist the RN in implementing care plans in the Operating Room, maintain aseptic techniques, and ensure patient safety throughout various surgical procedures.

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Responsibilities

Assist the RN in implementing a care plan for the patient in the Operating Room

Performs scrub duties under supervision of the RN

Maintains strict Aseptic Technique

Anticipates surgeon’s needs and provides instruments, supplies and equipment safely and efficiently

Organizes and maintains instrumentation and supplies

Provides patient safety in all aspects of job activities

Monitors use of counted items (sponges and sharps), assists the circulating nurse in counting and alerts the nurse to any discrepancies

Follows standard precautions and infection control policies

Sets OR Room up before the case – wipe down surfaces, assemble and check equipment for proper functioning and availability

Open supplies for procedure using strict aseptic technique

Assist in positioning the patient

Assists in transporting patients to the OR and ensuring their comfort

Assists in cleaning and turning over the room, including bringing the table down to decontamination room

Break down table

Checks inventory and equipment, reports shortages and defective equipment to the appropriate personnel

Performs proper decontamination, and processing of instrumentation for sterilization following AAMI standards

Prepares supplies and equipment for the procedure

Stocks ‘wall closet’ supplies and warming closet

Check case carts

Pull case carts for the next day procedure

Copy daily schedule and distribute

Obtain drugs from Anesthesia work room

Prepare the procedure room for the day with necessary supplies and equipment

Maintain and monitor supplies to ensure availability

Assist in transporting patients

Ensure a safe patient environment

Interact with patients and ensure their comfort

Assist with different procedures (i.e.; radiofrequency)

Have working knowledge of medications used by physicians

Turn room over after cases and prepare for following procedure

Prepare room for following day

Clean and stock Anesthesia Cart when necessary

Maintain supplies – place, receive orders and put stock away

In the absence of the Lead Tech, may interact with sales personnel regarding supplies, maintain equipment and send out for repair/exchange, file booking sheets and ensure necessary supplies/equipment are available for cases one week in advance, and ensure PO pricing is accurate

Decontaminate instruments and equipment

Sterilize equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines and AAMI guidelines

Wrap instruments and fold towels

Clean stretchers and make them up with fresh linens

Assist PACU Scheduling Coord. by putting charts together and affixing stickers

May be asked to help prepare the wet lab for demonstrations

Ensure equipment and supplies needed for the demo are available and in good working order

Uses Universal/Standard Precautions in handling demo room specimens and instrumentation

Other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Surgical technologist certificationOperating room experienceOrthopedic experienceElectronic medical systemsHIPAA familiarityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkCollaboration

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an approved, surgical technologist certification program

Must have one to three years' operating room experience

Experience within an ambulatory surgical center a plus

Experience with orthopedics required

Working knowledge of office equipment and Software

Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies

Medical office procedures, policies, practices and medical terminology, telephone protocol and professional etiquette

Understanding of electronic medical systems

Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills (i.e. using expressive vocabulary that communicates a complete and detailed message, avoiding spelling errors, employing a respectful tone)

Ability and interest in learning procedures and software functionalities that could improve the effectiveness and efficiency of individual and department efforts

Organized, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task

Interprets, adapts and applies guidelines and procedures appropriately

Ability to develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by demonstrating empathy and tact

Promotes teamwork through collaboration, represents the practice in a professional manner, and maintains the strictest confidentiality on all patient issues