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- Reviews procedure cards/surgeon preference cards to determine needs in preparation for each surgical procedure.
- Assists and collaborates with the circulating nurse to set up for surgical procedures with proper instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
- Primary role is as ST, passing instruments and retracting for the surgeon at the sterile field as directed.
- Anticipates needs of surgical team during the procedure and provides them with proper instruments, equipment, and supplies to meet these needs.
- Assists in the care, cleaning, and maintenance of all general and specialty instruments, equipment, and supplies per established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborates with the Circulating nurse to insure the accuracy of all sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per established policies and procedures.
- Responsible for application of the principles of asepsis to maintain integrity of the sterile field.
- Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies in operating rooms and storerooms.
- Assists in transport of patients and in movement or manipulation of equipment as required.
- Communicates effectively.
- Actively participates in performing the essential components of the WHO Checklist, hand hygiene, and other department safety and quality initiatives.
- Parallel Processing in collaboration with circulating nurse/ team staff to achieve/ maintain turnover goals and on-time starts.
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience required.
- ST certification required in accordance with Massachusetts State Law.
Outpatient Surgery Center - Wellesley, United States - Partners Healthcare System
Description
Eligible for a $10k Sign-on BonusThe Surgical Technologist (ST) is a member of the surgical team responsible for providing intraoperative care to the surgical patient.
This job requires working in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on patient progression goals, quality initiatives, and achieving the highest level of patient satisfaction.
The Surgical Technologist functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN)/ Circulating Nurse.Essential Functions:
Qualifications:
Education
Physical Environment:
The ST works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes and radiation.
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