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Frederick Health · 2 months ago

Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Full Time

Frederick, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$29.06/hr - $44.17/hr

Frederick Health is a healthcare organization that is seeking a Surgical Technician I to assist in the treatment and care of patients in the Operating Room. This role involves performing under supervision, maintaining a sterile field, and supporting surgical procedures while demonstrating knowledge of patient care standards.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of the established standards for patient care

Prepares for case according to physician preferences

Initiates changes to Physician Preference Cards and Case Cart Requisitions

Articulates expected surgical case progression, normal anatomy and potential intra-operative complications

Established and maintains a sterile field

Identifies and corrects infractions of sterile technique

Proficient in the set-up and turnover of surgical cases

Consistently at or below department standard times for room turnover

Anticipates surgeon’s intra-operative needs, keeping conversation at the sterile field to a minimum

Competently and independently performs all Core Surgical Services

Demonstrates competence in at least one specialty service

Under the immediate supervision of a registered nurse, assists with delegated circulating duties that are within the scope of the practice for Surgical Technicians, i.e., patient positioning

Orients new personnel to Surgical Technician responsibilities, readily sharing knowledge and experience for this role

Provides for a safe learning environment

Functions as a second scrub under direct supervision of the operating surgeon. This role is limited to holding of retractors and other instruments that have been placed by the surgeon and suctioning/sponging at the direction of the surgeon

Ensures physical preparation of the Surgical Suite for future patient care, i.e., clean, stock and replace supplies

Adheres to infection control standards

Requests others to correct identified infractions

Complies with quality control standards

Participates in data collection and analysis of data from quality assessment activities

Participates in department performance improvement activities, developing strategies for improved patient care services

Actively engages in departmental efforts to promote retention of staff and provide a high level of employee morale

Performs other duties as assigned