Certified Surgical Technologist Jobs

• POSITION STANDARDS
  
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    High school diploma or equivalent required
    
    
    Certification required upon hire
    
    
    Completion of surgical tech training course required
    
    
    BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
    
    
    State of New Hampshire Medical Technicians License Registration RSA 310:8 required within 30 days of hire
    
    
    Organizational skills with specific attention to details and ability to multitask
    
    
    Strong verbal and written communication skills
    
    
    Strong, positive, and flexible interpersonal skills delivered in a professional, confidential manner.
    
    
    
    
• POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

    • Physical Activity:
      

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        Ability to stand and ambulate at least 7 hours of an 8 hour or 9 hours of a 10 hour shift
        
        
        Frequent lifting, stretching, and reaching
        
        
        Excellent visual acuity necessary with correction (glasses or contacts) 20/30 including color distinction and depth perception
        
        
        Auditory senses intact with or without correction
        
        
        
        • Repetitive motion demands
        
        
        
        

        Mental Activity:
        

        
        Shows adaptability and alertness
        
        
        Capable of good judgment
        
        
        Able to coordinate activities and apply learned principles
        
        
        Shows ability to coordinate ideas and follow directions
        
        
        Cooperative with co-workers
        
        
        Mental stamina to withstand stress
        
        
        
        
    • Upper Extremity:
      

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        Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100%
        
        
        
        
    • Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
      

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        Initial push up to a maximum of 55 lbs - 34% to 66%
        
        
        Initial pull up to a maximum of 42 lbs - 34% to 66%
        
        
        Sustained push up to a maximum of 25 lbs - 34% to 66%
        
        
        Sustained pull up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 34% to 66%
        
        
        Lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 1% to 33%
        
        
        
        • Carry up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 1% to 33%
        
        
        
        

        Environmental Exposure:
        

        
        Blood and bodily fluids
        
        
        Communicable diseases
        
        
        Chemicals
        
        
        Radiation
        
        
        
        
• PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
  
  • Position Objective

    • The Surgical Technologist contributes to the efficient and effective operation of the surgical team by providing skilled assistance in preparing the procedure room / operating room, ensuring sterile techniques, and supporting surgical process. Leverage expertise in handling surgical instrumentation, maintaining a sterile field, and anticipating the needs of the surgical team to ensure patient safety, optimal care, and successful surgical outcomes. Aiming to enhance overall efficiency in a fast-paced environment while adhering to all safety protocols and standards.
      
  • Performance Expectation
    

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      Role models positive customer service behaviors through the consistent application and deployment of APD’s mission, vision, and value
      
      
      Assists surgeon as surgical technologist according to prescribed standards
      
      
      Sets up sterile back table, instruments and supplies according to type of operation
      
      
      Assists and anticipates needs of the physician in instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to technique, procedure and special requirements
      
      
      Observes patient and is ready for emergencies
      
      
      Maintains correct count of sponges, needles and instruments with circulating nurse and reports correctness and discrepancies as setup in standard policy and procedure
      
      
      Performs surgical technologist role in the surgical time outs
      
      
      Works on-call and performs all related duties as prescribed
      
      
      Scrubs and dons’ gown and gloves in accordance with performance standards
      
      
      Assists with draping as directed by the physician
      
      
      Maintains aseptic technique at all times as dictated by standard procedure
      
      
      Assists in application of dressing
      
      
      Prepares procedure room and equipment before an endoscopic procedure
      
      
      Proficient in Provation our endoscopy documentation system
      
      
      Assists under the direct supervision of the physician with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including specimen collection and handling
      
      
      Performs safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning
      
      
      Pretreats endoscopes and surgical instrumentation according to manufactures instructions for use (IFU) and facilities policies /procedures
      
      
      Performs proper transportation of soiled endoscopes and instrumentation is being carried out in conjunction with IFUs and policies/procedures
      
      
      Participates in reporting quality and infection control measures
      
      
      Transports, transfers and assist with positioning and prepping of the patients in a safe, efficient manner under the direction of the operative team/leadership
      
      
      Perform cleaning and turnover of surgical suites and procedure room according to policy in an efficient manner
      
      
      Performs the surgical case picking by obtaining case carts, instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for safe and efficient patient care
      
      
      Assists with obtaining and returning instrumentation, supplies, and equipment before during and after the procedure
      
      
      Maintains strong communication with the Central Sterile Reprocessing and Material Management Department regarding instrumentation and supplies needs
      
      
      Proficient with our SPM Instrumentation Tracking system
      
      
      Assists with opening sterile field
      
      
      Assists with transferring patients between OR table, stretcher, or hospital bed
      
      
      Assists with transporting specimens to the lab
      
      
      Assist in setting up all equipment related to surgical procedures as deemed competent
      
      
      Maintains supplies and storage areas in an orderly and clean manner including rotation of stock, checking outdates, and integrity of packaging
      
      
      Communicates with appropriate personnel regarding any situation which could impact patients, visitors, staff or equipment
      
      
      Assists with cleaning, restocking, and set up of anesthesia supplies and equipment
      
      
      Maintains awareness of safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage or harm to personnel and patients
      
      
      Maintains traffic control through use of proper areas and corridors at all times
      
      
      Responds immediately when called upon for additional or emergency service
      
      
      Identifies opportunities to improve within the unit and assists with the application
      
      
      Maintains and increases standards of performance and education
      
      
      Attends departmental in-services and staff meetings and assists in preparation of learning experiences
      
      
      Ability to work in a fast paced department
      
      
      Assists in staff's development and revision of procedures/policies and related items
      
      
      
      • Perform other duties as assigned by Charge Nurse, Supervisors, and/or Director
      
      
      
      

Min: $31.11
Max: $43.55

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