- May perform the role of the circulator (under the direct supervision of the government RN).
- Transports patients from hospital units to the OR assuring safe transportation of the patient.
- Screens patients prior to transport to ensure preoperative medications have been given, jewelry, dentures and any prosthetic devices have been removed.
- Comforts patients fearing surgery.
- Documents all patient care given and the progress of the patient utilizing BAMC's documentation standards in the patient's medical record manually and/or electronically.
- Orients and train newly assigned personnel and students. Explain OR procedures and requirements identify and explain use of surgical instruments and equipment, sterilization techniques and aseptic procedures.
- Observes, monitors, and reports findings to restore health and to prevent complications and deterioration in conditions such as respiratory distress, neurovascular and neurologic compromise, hemorrhage, sepsis, cardiac and vascular
- Accounts for sponges, needles, blades, and instruments during the procedure and participates with counts at prescribed times during the procedure with the OR Nurse. Hands instruments to the surgeon during the procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs and assist with application of dressings.
- Selects, assembles, and organizes required supplies, equipment, and instruments for specific surgical procedure in accordance with operative work sheets, physician preference card and/or conferring with physician or charge nurse.
- Open instrument sets, pour solutions, set up and adjust equipment such as electric coagulator, electric bone saw and drill, operate microscope, air power drills, defibrillators, and resuscitators, make suction connections and adjust operating lights.
- Cleans the OR after surgery, remove and dispose of soiled and/or contaminated materials, change linen, washes, disassembles, sterilize, and reassemble instruments.
- Sets up and performs first echelon maintenance on all OR equipment.
- Possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Surgical procedures range from routine (appendectomy, myringotomy, herniorrhaphy) to complex high risk (neurosurgery, thoracic, cardiovascular, orthopedics) or trauma (vehicular accidents, gunshot, knife wounds) cases.
- Contract personnel shall be able to circulate the full range of surgical procedures performed in the operating room at Brooke Army Medical Center.
- Proficient at the entire gamut of processing, sterilizing, and packaging surgical instrumentation for use in surgical procedures.
- Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging patients exiting the building during an emergency (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
- Frequently required to operate a computer and file and retrieve written documentation.
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Surgical Technologist - San Antonio, TX, United States - InGenesis
Description
The Surgical Technologist will function as a sterile member of the surgical team who passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery.
Performs surgical scrub and utilizes personal protective equipment to prepare the sterile setup for the appropriate surgical procedure.
Have and maintain current certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or its Successor as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
InGenesis is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation in the hiring process, please let us know by visiting our website atInGenesis is one of the largest staffing firms in the industry and is among the largest diversity-owned healthcare staffing firms in North America.
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