Operating Room Surgical Technician
Location: Rochester New York
Description: Rochester General Hospital is at the momment seeking for Operating Room Surgical Technician right now, this occupation will be placed in New York. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Overview
The Operating Room Surgical Technician assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures. Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field.
Duties and Responsibilities
Checks supplies, instrumentation, and equipment needed for surgical procedures and ensures proper operation.
Opens sterile supplies and sets up the table for surgical procedures.
Provide a sterile field for surgical procedures.
Ensures that the members of the surgical team are properly attired and assists the surgeon with draping the patient to isolate the operative site.
Assists in the maintenance of the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques and informing the surgeon/surgical team of infractions.
Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
Counts sponges and sharps with the Registered Nurse (RN) prior to the surgery and before the incision is closed.
Cleans and prepares the instruments for sterilization.
Assists in the maintenance of specialty surgical services.
Prepares the sterile dressing for the patient’s incision.
Orients medical/nursing students and technicians to the unit.
Assists in the development of unit goals and objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician program or successful completion of undergraduate level course in anatomy; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
2 years of Surgical Tech experience preferred.
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trong interpersonal and communication skills.
Required Licensure/Certification Skills
Certified by Surgical Technologist Association preferred.
Basic Life Support Certification or recertified within one month of employment.
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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:52:01 GMT