Ortho experience preferred
The Surgical Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technician is responsible for her/his assigned procedures. As a member of the surgical team she/he provides the surgeon with the proper instrumentation and equipment and works to maintain a safe environment for each patient and a readiness for emergency situations, taking into consideration the special needs and behaviors of the specific age of the unit population.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assesses and identifies equipment and supplies for all cases assigned.
- Identifies potential or real problems that need immediate correction or attention.
- Reviews daily assignment to maintain supply inventory on specialty carts.
- Sets up table, instruments and supplies according to procedure and physician's preference cards.
- Assists in positioning and draping of patient.
- Anticipates and assists in meeting the needs of the surgeon.
- Maintains and is responsible for counts of instruments, sponges, needles and miscellaneous items with the R.N.
- Maintains aseptic technique throughout procedure.
- Handles equipment properly and removes gross contamination before sending to S.S.P.
- Assists the registered nurse in circulating duties when not scrubbed.
- Opens supplies
- Counts, when RN is scrub person
- Assist anesthesia, as needed
- Assist in specimen collection and labeling
- Relay messages to team leader
- Obtain any additional supplies needed
- Assist RN in moving and positioning of patient
- Monitors use and maintenance of doctor's specialty instruments.
- Maintains readiness for emergencies and the need to assist the surgeon, if necessary, until additional help can be obtained.
- Coordinates use of supplies and equipment for intraoperative care with other staff.
- Informs OR Charge Nurse\Supply Systems or designee of need for special order supplies.