Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist PositionTownsen Memorial Hospital is looking for a Surgical Technologist to join our team! The Surgical Technologist is responsible for scrubbing in and assisting the physician for all cases. After completion of each case, the surgical technologist will be on standby for sterile technician needs which includes the following aspects of sterile processing to include decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, and sterile storage while adhering to department policies and procedures.Essential functions include:Works with specialty surgical instrumentation, troubleshoots problems and repairsAssimilates and communicates information received from various sources that is in an accurate, timely, and effective mannerReviews instrumentation needs, manages inventory and stock operating par levels for stored instrumentation and emergency cartsIdentifies and follows manufacturers instructions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instrumentation, flexible scopes, equipmentUtilizes count sheets consistently to correctly assemble, protect, wrap containerize and/or peel pack and label instrumentationsPrepares carts from pick list and delivers instrumentation to as needed to the operating roomMakes rounds through the operating rooms consistently and confirms instrumentation needs are metFacilitates room turnovers, adheres to the proper handling of garbage, linen, and biohazardous materialsFollows manufacturers recommendations for sterilization methods and selects appropriate sterilization methodsDocuments and verifies sterilization loads and biological test properly to determine the efficacy of the sterilization processRecords utilization of instrumentation tracking systemHandles sterile products and ensures stock is placed in the proper locationIdentifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionalityAssembles and prepares instrumentation for sterilizationOrganizes the workflow, problem solves, and manages multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervisionParticipates in staff and self-development meetings/in services and provide guidance and training to other staff as neededProtects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient recordsMaintains awareness of safety hazards and maintains a clean and orderly work areaMaintains professional competences and certificationsPerforms other related duties as assignedKnowledge, skills, and abilities include:Knowledge of medical terminologyDemonstrates strong knowledge of sterile technique related to operating room preparation and proceduresDemonstrates proficiency in medical and surgical technologyDemonstrates strong knowledge of operating equipment and suppliesDemonstrates leadership skillsEducation and experience include:High school diploma or GEDFormal education in surgical technologyCurrent surgical technologist certification from an accredited program or completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health ServiceBasic Life Support (BLS) certifiedMust complete additional educational requirements as assigned by due datesAnnual employee health requirement as established by the facility, (i.e. PPD annual testing)Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.