Surgical Technologist Non-Certified

Cape Cod Healthcare - Barnstable, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Barnstable, MA

Hospitals

About the position

The Surgical Technologist Non-Certified assists in various surgical procedures under the direct supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse. This role is crucial in maintaining a sterile environment, preparing the operating room, and ensuring the availability of necessary instruments and equipment to support quality patient care during surgical operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a variety of surgical procedures under the supervision of the surgeon and registered nurse.
• Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and solutions.
• Maintain a sterile environment according to hospital policy and AORN Standards of Care.
• Perform scrub technician functions for all services and specialties.
• Assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment and adjust as necessary.
• Pass instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon and assistants during surgery.
• Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
• Prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• Assist in applying surgical dressings.
• Ensure availability of surgeon and case-specific instrumentation and equipment.
• Assist in transporting patients to the Operating Room and help position them on the table.
• Understand and use appropriate sterilization methods for equipment and instruments.
• Prepare and label medications during surgical procedures under supervision.
• Assist in transferring patients to the recovery area.
• Help turnover and restock the operating room for the next procedure.
• Respect patients' rights to privacy, dignity, and safety.
• Provide a safe environment for the surgical patient.
• Orient new Operating Room employees as required.
• Work in conjunction with Registered Nurse to maintain equipment and instrumentation.
• Participate in unit staff meetings and educational programs.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Graduate of an Accredited Civilian or Military Operating Room Technologist/Surgical Technologist program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (to be obtained within 90 days).
• Must obtain National Certification within 12 months of graduation and maintain certification, or have been employed as a Surgical Technologist in a surgical facility on July 1, 2013, and become certified within one year of start date, or have completed a training program for Surgical Technology in the military and become certified within one year of start date.