Surgical Technologist
Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
5x8 hrs

Job Type: Full Time  

Shift: Rotate 

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Director of Surgical Services/OR Coordinator/Shift Manager/Designee, the Certified Operation Room Technician / Surgical Tech OR is responsible for assisting the surgeon/obstetrician and Registered Nurse during surgical and obstetrical procedures by performing surgical scrub duties.

Position Accountabilities

1. Performs in-room surgical scrub duties; patient positioning and draping; sterile instrument and supplies set-up; effectively working with surgeon; assisting RN with sponge, needle, and instrument courts; and assists with cast/dressing applications.
2. Demonstrates working knowledge of care and handling specimens, surgical instruments, supplies and equipment, including flash sterilization.
3. Assists in preparation of surgical procedures by anticipating needs of physician and patient. Prepares operating area safely and in an organized manner.  Utilizes the surgeons preference cards and selects the appropriate supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner.  Cares for equipment to prolong useful life.  Prioritizes and uses time efficiently.
4. Controls medication on the sterile field by visually and verbally confirming the drug, strength, and expiration date with the RN at the time of adding to the sterile field.  Meets medication on the sterile field policy.
5. Prepares medications for physician’s use to irrigate, inject, flush and instill. Performs task under the direct supervision of the physician.
6. Works efficiently with physicians and RN’s in the variety of surgical procedures done in the OR/OB, with specialized equipment, trays and instruments.
7. Performs efficiently in crisis and emergency situations, following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care for the neonate through adult population, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, observing/reporting behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner.
9. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper function of equipment.
10. Demonstrates flexibility in the work setting with changing patient assignments, varying staffing levels 
    and patient care environments and completes work on time.
11. Responsible for assisting the surgeon and anesthesiologist in the perioperative period in the scrub role.
12. Assists with the positioning, prepping and draping of the patient.  May perform these actions independently, if directed by the surgeon.
13. Additional responsibilities are outlined on the Skills Checklist, which is to be revised on an on-going basis and reviewed annually at the time of the performance appraisal.
14. Fulfills on-call requirements of department. Weekends as needed.
15. All other duties as assigned.