Surgical Technician, Shelbyville Hospital, OR, PRN

Working under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practitioner, the Surgical Technician, Certified performs a variety of duties to assist the surgical team by functioning as scrub team member in support of the nursing vision.

Prepares the operative area of the patient, drapes sterile field, and maintains an aseptic environment by practicing sterile technique throughout the surgical procedure (e.g. reports contamination of sterile field to the surgical team)Passes instruments, sponges and sutures to surgeon and surgical assistants; counts needles, sponges, and instruments at appropriate intervals; identifies and monitors all medicationsReceives and handles surgical specimen as directed by surgeonPrepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of case and assists with room turnoverInstitutes cleaning, reprocessing and storage of instruments and equipmentObtains appropriate continuing education units (CEU) for certification Shift

Shift Length (in hours): 8# Shifts/Week: 3 – 5Overtime Required: Infrequently Other Functions:Restocks operating room and supply cabinets with supplies according to departmental procedures; assists in transfer and positioning of patients as directed by surgeon or circulating nurseAssists in transfer and positioning of patients as directed by surgeon or circulating nurseMaintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conductComplies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms other duties as assignedAdditional