Surgical Technician
Company: Surgery Partners
Location: Beverly Hills
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Surgical TechnologistSUPERVISION RECEIVED: Physician
and/or Registered NurseGENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Surgical
technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room
technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of
surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical
technologists are members of operating room teams, which most
commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating
nurses.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:A graduate of an
accredited surgical technologist program. Must be certified to
perform CPR with 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related
field. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Prepares and maintains medical equipment
for surgical procedures. HBefore an operation, surgical
technologists elp prepare the operating room by setting up surgical
instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile
solutions.Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to
tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs
pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical
equipment. Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well
as adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly. Get
patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting
incision sites. Transport patients to the operating room, help
position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile
surgical "drapes." Observe patients' vital signs, check charts, and
assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon
assistants. Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges,
needles, supplies, and instruments. Help prepare, care for, and
dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply
dressings. Operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and
help operate diagnostic equipment. After an operation, help
transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the
operating room.Performs other duties as assigned.PHYSICAL/MENTAL
DEMANDS: Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or
turn disabled patients.Requires sitting and standing associated
with a normal office environment. Ability to concentrate for
periods of up to four hours Ability to communicate verbally both in
person and on the telephone.Ability to use computer keyboard and to
view a computer monitorKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:Must be able
to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of the patients in the center.Must
demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and
development of the life span and the posses the ability to assess
data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his/her
age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in
the center's policies and procedures.Demonstrates the knowledge and
skills in the nursing process.Demonstrates the ability to utilize
recognized channels of communication.Demonstrates the ability to
maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients,
co-workers, and other health team members. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office
environment. Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted,
cool environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert
during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases
and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING
CONDITIONS: Normal busy office environment with much telephone
work. Occasional evening and/ or weekend work. This description is
intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job
requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and
working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Keywords: Surgery Partners, Beverly Hills , Surgical Technician, Healthcare , Beverly Hills, California
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