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Surgical Tech - Surg Tech

Cynet Health • Normal, Illinois • $48.65 / hour • 1d ago

Surgical Tech - Surg Tech

Profession: Tech

Specialty: Surgical

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: 1+ years of surgical tech experience

License: BLS (American Heart Association)

Certifications: IDPH Fingerprinting

Must-Have:

Surgical Technology
Scrubbing Surgical Procedures
Problem Solving
Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terminology

Description: The Surgical Technician functions as an integral part of the perioperative team. They work as the first, second, or assisting Surgical Technician under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. They deliver safe and effective care to the patient during the intraoperative period.

Essential Functions: Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment. Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills and appropriate knowledge base. Provides age-specific care to obstetrical patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost-effective department. Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers, and self. Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level. Charges for equipment and supplies. Participates in room turnover and set-up. Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy. Effectively performs sterilization, disinfection, and documents loads per policy.

Required Skills: Independently scrubs basic surgical procedures. Demonstrates ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Applies basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care. Applies basic knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers for optimal surgical patient care. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork. Applies principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.

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