Chasta Medical Staffing
Location
Bradenton, FL | United States
Job description
The Surgical Technologist performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. The tasks and responsibilities include:
●Assembles supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
●Prepares sterile instrument table.
●Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.
●Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
●Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients.
●Transports patients to and from surgical suite.
●Positions patient according to type of surgery.
●Assists the surgical team in surgical procedures which may include passing instruments, sponges and sutures.
●Maintains work area.
●Gathers equipment for cleaning and sterilization.
●Assists in the monitoring of the patient through the procedure.
●Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
●Orients and mentors new staff members.
●Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Qualifications
●Graduate of a formal surgical technologist program or equivalent training.
●Certification as a Surgical Technologist required.
●Hospital Surgical Tech experience preferred.
●Detail-oriented with ability to sustain concentration over long periods of time.
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