Surgical Technician - Boise, United States - Idaho State Job Bank

Description

Surgical Technician at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Summary This position is located in Nursing Service, Boise VA Medical Center.

This position provides support for operating room surgical team and provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures.

Responsibilities Major duties include but is not limited to:

Sets up sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as air powered equipment, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, microscopes, lasers, arthroscopy equipment, urological equipment, recording devices, and other operating room supplies and equipment Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to surgical procedure Prepares, organizes and maintains highly complex sterile surgical setups Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure and anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time Utilizes universal precautions and follow all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies and equipment Assists the team members with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, prepping and obtaining supplies Handles all specimens appropriately Performs sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy.

Responsible for the accountability for all surgical instruments an equipment during the surgical procedure Assists the surgeon by performing such procedures as skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples and cutting sutures Prepares prosthesis and surgical devices during procedures Assists in training residents, medical students, nursing students, operating room technology students and new Operating (OR) staff in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling instruments and OR procedures to include the scrub role Functions as second circulator for complex surgical procedures Performs non technical maintenance on equipment to prevent malfunctions Maintains OR area Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials Recognizes potentially hazardous situations, e.g.

frayed cords, water on the floor and takes corrective action Provides guidance and support to the Nursing Assistants and other surgical technicians Supervises volunteers, aides, non surgical team members, students and other personnel Provides guidance and support to professional and technical students of an approved surgical technology program Assists su To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account