POSITION SUMMARY

Assists in surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the physician.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Completion of post secondary training in an accrediated surgical technology program (civilian or military) is required.

Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) with a completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program (Preferred).

• Certified by NBSTSA; NSAA; ABSA

OR
Any person who is grandfathered and demonstrates completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually or earns and maintains CST certification.
A person who is grandfathered is:
1) Any person who provides sufficient evidence that, prior to May 21, 2007, the person was at any time employed as a surgical technologist for not less than eighteen (18) months in the three years preceding May 21, 2007; or
2) Any person who furnishes proof of completion of a surgical technology program that was in the process of becoming CAAHEP-accredited on July 1, 2006; or
3) Any surgical technologist who began a surgical technology program prior to May 21, 2007 and completed such training by May 21, 2010.
Experience: 1 years of Surgical Technologist experience required. Orthopedic Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.
Computer Skills: Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills are required.
Certifications & Licenses: Certified Surgical Technologist and BLS required.

• Assists the Surgical Team by ensuring all instruments/equipment are sterile and available for the case.
• Assists with positioning of the patient and maintaining of the patient and proper positioning during procedure. This includes dislocation/reduction of joints (ie; hip joint) rotation etc.
• Assists with maintaining exposure of the operative site via retraction of surgical site, and cauterization of vessels.
• Assist the surgical team with maintaining instrument placement and sterile field.
• Assist in pre-operative care to ensure prep of surgical site, moving and draping patient, placement of tourniquet, and removing cast.
• Maintains aseptic technique in relationship to the procedure and the operating field.
• Closes operative incisions as directed by the physician or resident.
• Prepares grafts by assisting physician with preparation of implant and devices as needed, which includes preparation of ACL, Hamstring, Quad Tendon &/or Achilles grafts as directed.
• Post-operative care of the patient. This includes applying cast, dressing, slings, or immobilizers.
• Assist in maintaining hemostasis as directed by Physician.
• Assist in trouble shooting any medical situation that occurs in the OR.
• Cleaning of OR suite
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others
• Performs other related duties as assigned