Surgical Technician – PRN Job – Phoenix, AZ

POSITION SUMMARY
This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.
• Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
• Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
• May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.
  
  

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required. 
• BLS required.  Where applicable, must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
• The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations. 
• The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or 2 years of operating room experience.

STATE SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In the states of Texas, Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia a Surgical Technician must meet one of the following criteria:

(1) The individual has successfully completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains active certification as a surgical technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the State Department of State Health Services or its successor.

(2) The individual has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or the United States Public Health Service.

(3) The individual was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009.

(4) The individual is in service with the federal government, to the extent they are performing duties related to that service. Where certification applies, credentials must remain active and in good standing prior to performing independent scrub duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
DP - Typical Direct Patient Care environment:

• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
• Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
• Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision.
• Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair.
• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• May require periodic use of computer, phone and general office equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECTLY REPORTING
None
TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY
This position follows safety procedures in regards to medication labeling, appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments. Participates in emergency call rotation. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians and patient families.