Surgical Technician - PRN
Company: Medstar Research Institute
Location: Olney
Posted on: May 7, 2022
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Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE Assists with in room preoperative and
intra-operative preparation of patients, and assists with set up of
the surgical suite before, during and after a surgical procedure
under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES Clinical: Performs basic, routine and
specialized tasks in assigned department, under the supervision of
a registered nurse Helps pull case carts for the following day and
returns all sterile equipment to its appropriate location. Prepares
and helps with patient positioning. Provides assistance in moving
patient from stretcher to surgical table and back. Prepares
equipment and surgical table for procedure. Follows and utilizes
appropriate sterilization techniques during all cases. #
Environmental: Maintains a clean, safe, prepared work environment.
Prepares sterile equipment and surgical table for procedure. When
scrubbing in a case appropriate hand washing and sterilization
techniques are followed. Assists with the cleaning and
sterilization of all procedure equipment. Assists with the cleaning
and sterilization of Operating Room for case turnover. 3.
Development: Maintains current knowledge, certification, and
licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions
to address these education needs. Attends continuing education
programs in order to maintain certification. Attends hospital
sponsored training programs as required by the department Completes
all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within
allotted timeframe for completion (CPR, License, PPD, Competencies,
Age Specifics, etc.) # 4.#Organizational knowledge: Works
effectively within and between departments. Participates on
inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit
knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/unit with information
and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental
teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during
all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside
and outside the unit. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: - Completion of
accredited surgical tech program or has worked in Hospital
Operating Room as Surgical Technician for two years within the last
3 years. CERTIFICATION: - CPR Certification REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: -
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and
external customers - Knowledge of different types of procedures:
Orthopedic, General, GYN, Vascular Surgery - Basic Computer skills
to perform Data entry - Computerized clinical information systems
such as Clinicians View, GE Manager - HIPAA policies on
Confidentiality EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: - New Grad - 1-2 year in
Hospital setting - Surgical experience required # Job Summary
Assists with in room preoperative and intra-operative preparation
of patients, and assists with set up of the surgical suite before,
during and after a surgical procedure under the direct supervision
of the Registered Nurse. Minimum Qualifications Education/Training
Completion of accredited surgical tech program Experience New Grad
1-2 year in Hospital setting Surgical experience required
License/Certification/Registration CPR Certification Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities Ability to effectively communicate with all
levels of internal and external customers Knowledge of different
types of procedures: Orthopedic, General, GYN, Vascular Surgery
Basic Computer skills to perform Data entry Computerized clinical
information systems such as Clinicians View, GE Manager HIPAA
policies on Confidentiality Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical: Performs basic, routine and specialized tasks in assigned
department, under the supervision of a registered nurse. Follows
and utilizes appropriate sterilization techniques during all cases.
Prepares equipment and surgical table for procedure. Provides
assistance in moving patient from stretcher to surgical table and
back. Prepares and helps with patient positioning. Helps pull case
carts for the following day and returns all sterile equipment to
its appropriate location. Environmental: Maintains a clean, safe,
prepared work environment. Prepares sterile equipment and surgical
table for procedure. When scrubbing in a case appropriate hand
washing and sterilization techniques are followed. Assists with the
cleaning and sterilization of all procedure equipment. Assists with
the cleaning and sterilization of Operating Room for case turnover.
Development: Maintains current knowledge, certification, and
licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions
to address these education needs. Attends continuing education
programs in order to maintain certification. Attends hospital
sponsored training programs as required by the department Completes
all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within
allotted time frame for completion (CPR, License, PPD,
Competencies, Age Specifics, etc.) Organizational knowledge: Works
effectively within and between departments. Participates on
inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit
knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/unit with information
and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental
teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during
all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside
and outside the unit.
Keywords: Medstar Research Institute, Olney , Surgical Technician - PRN, Professions , Olney, Maryland
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