Senior Surgical Technician

Description : Under direct supervision, assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery and provides expert support, assistance, and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

Essential Functions :

Specifically and regularly assigned to direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and reporting on the work of one (1) or more other Surgical Technicians;

or who have a least two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician

Demonstrates ability to perform, and under general supervision frequently do perform, the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head

Coordinates configuration of equipment to provide ease of use

Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions

Checks instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case

Assists with set up and use of equipment during procedures

Assists with allocation of equipment for procedures on a daily basis

Assists team members to place and position patient on table

Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves and scrub procedures as primary or secondary staff

Aids team to don gowns and gloves and dons personal protective equipment when required

Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon and circulating nurse during operation

Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy

Puts dressings on patient following surgery

Actively participates in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care

Cleans operating room and assists in room turnover and washes and sterilizes equipment

Recommends to manager guidelines for use of equipment, purchase of new / replacement equipment, additional parts and supplies

Assembles / complies case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure

Performs other related duties as necessary

This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline

Basic Qualifications :

Two (2) years of experience as a surgical technician

Two (2) years of current acute Operating Room experience

Strong experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, open heart-thoracic, spine, urology, GYN, podiatry, maxillofacial, and neuro surgery specialties.

Including video, orthopedic and all other needed equipment to do the above surgeries preferred

The senior level classification for Surgical Technician shall apply only to Surgical Technicians who are specifically and regularly assigned by the Employer to direct and check the work of one (1) or more Surgical Technicians;

or who have at least two (2) years of experience as a Surgical Technician plus the demonstrated ability to perform and under general supervision frequently do perform the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head

High School Diploma / GED

Certification in Surgical Technology preferred

Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of Operating Room Nurses shall qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians upon presentation of their certificate

Must be willing to participate in training of RNs and other disciplines in the scrub role

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to write simple correspondence

Basic computer skills

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization

Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment

Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement