What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at Copley Hospital?
Overview
Copley Hospital is searching for a qualified Surgical Technologist to Perform a wide variety of duties to assist the circulator and surgeon in the care of the surgical patient. Maintains a safe and sterile environment for the patient at all times under the direction of qualified operating room personnel. There is an on-call component to this position. Compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing the provision of health care.
Responsibilities
- Participates in “Time Out” before start of procedure.
- Passes instruments, suture, sponges, etc.
- Picks/prepares supplies for planned cases.
- Prepares sterile field/supplies/instruments.
- Participate in activities to keep abreast of technical and legal developments.
- Sets up instruments/equipment in a standardized format.
- Uses restraints and padding correctly.
- Anticipates needs of surgeon.
- Applies retraction, cuts sutures, etc. as requested.
- Clears sterile field in aseptic, safe manner. Ensures non-disposable instruments and supplies are not discarded.
- Completes accurate sponge/needle/instrument counts.
Qualifications
- HS diploma.
- Successful completion of Surgical Technologist Program.
