Job Description - OR Surgical Technician (CAL0007D)
Description
Functions in the role of scrub technician under all aspects of surgical techniques, both routine and special surgical procedures, and performs them in a professional manner.
- Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care.
- Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment and supplies used for surgical procedures.
- Develop and improve skills in assisting the surgeon and in the organization of work by learning the use economy in time, motion, and materials.
- Develop initiative in order to inquire and explore new surgical procedures and subjects relating to the operating room and the surgical patient.
- Differentiate sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for specific surgical procedures.
- Provides a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient and respects the patient's right to privacy, dignity, and safety.
- Recognizes and clearly understands that each individual is responsible for his or her own actions. Fulfills responsibilities of stand-by call assignment.
- Participates on teams created to improve outcome quality through process improvement and team technologies.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- At least one year previous surgery experience preferred.
- Evidence knowledge of principles of asepsis highly desirable.
- Certification from an approved program for surgical technicians is preferred.
- BLS certification required by the end of employee provisional period.
- Provides quality patient care for the needs of the populations served and age specific groups as indicated:
- pediatric (>1 – 12 years)
- adolescent (>12 – 17 years)
- adult (>17 – 65 years)
- geriatric (>65 years)
Primary Location
Callahan Eye Hospital
Job Category
Perioperative Services
Organization
992007000 Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital
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