Surgical Technologist
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LocationPrestonsburg, KY, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience1–3 yrs
DepartmentAllied Health
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 18, 2024 · 2y ago
Verified live10h ago
May no longer be actively hiring
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High School Diploma
Working knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills
Working knowledge of digital literacy skills
Two years' experience as an O.R.T. including successful completion of hospital sponsored self-instructional program in operating room technology
Certified Operating Room Technician with six (6) months experience in operating room technology
Successful completion of a hospital-approved Nursing Aide Training Program
Successful completion of on-the-job training program in O.R. technique
One (1) to three (3) years of experience
Overview
Performs technical skills and assists the surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, central sterile and other professionals in the operating room. May Perform similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned.
Responsibilities
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Sets up tables, instruments and supplies required for specific operation. Carries out surgical asepsis.
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Assists surgical team during operative procedure.
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Assists in the preparation for surgical procedures.
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Assists in the preoperative preparation of patients.
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Assists with table equipment, positioning of patients, application of plaster casts and dressings.
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Prepares operative specimens, places in preservative solution and delivers to Laboratory for analysis.
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Assists in transporting patients to and from the Operating Room, Recovery Room, and patient area.
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Assists in cleaning operating room, equipment and instruments following surgery.
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Cleans and stocks storage room.
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Prepares Operating Room for the next case or next day.
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Records data on patients’ record data sheets and O.R. logs.
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Must rotate on call as required.
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Performs duties of Nursing Aide as requested, when O.R. is not busy.
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Performs other related duties as required.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Education
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High School Diploma required.
Experience
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One (1) to three (3) years of experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Working knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills.
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Working knowledge of digital literacy skills.
Licenses & Certifications
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Grade 10: Two years’ experience as an O.R.T. including successful completion of hospital sponsored self-instructional program in operating room technology as well as documented clinical hours; OR
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A Certified Operating Room Technician with six (6) months experience in operating room technology.
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Successful completion of a hospital-approved Nursing Aide Training Program.
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Successful completion of on-the-job training program in O.R. technique.
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