Surgical Technologist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Associate Degree in HealthcareFieldandfive(5) years ofSurgical Technology experience

ORcompletion of a Surgical Technology Programand seven (7) years ofSurgical Technology experience

2. Surgical Technologist certification

3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within30 daysof hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five(5)years of advanced knowledge in desired specialty.

2. Advanced knowledge of three specialties.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work beingperformed by people assigned to this position. They arenot intendedto be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities andduties. Other duties may be assigned.

1.Utilizesquality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR.

2.Assiststhe circulating RN in monitoring technique of allpersonsin the OR tomaintaina sterile field.

3. Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines.

4. Assists with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.

5. Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure.

6. Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients to includeassistingthe surgical team by holding retractors and position ofoperative limb under direction of surgeon

7. Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards.

8. Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.

9. Monitors inventory; orders; andrestockssupplies, instruments, and equipment.

10. Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.

11. Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department.

12. Performs equipmentchecks asassigned.

13. Assists with the proper recording of patient charges.

14. Call with a response time of 30 minutes.

15. Serves as a mentor to the team and supports the development of level one, two, & three technologists

16.Participatesin unit-based education activities and mayparticipatein presenting in-services for the staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

performthe essential functions.

1. Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.

2. Ability tolift upto40-poundsand push/pull heavy loaded carts up to 200 lbs.

3.Possessvisual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.

4. Ability to wear lead for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

performthe essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1.Demonstratesand canarticulate rationale for clinical practice.

2. Demonstration of clinical ability to fulfill calls responsibilities; usually requires sixmonthswork experience at WVUH.