Surgical Tech - Defiance Regional Hospital - Surgery

As a Surgical Technician, you use your knowledge of anatomy, patient needs and departmental procedures to prepare for and manage surgical cases at ProMedica. 

You will ensure sterile field integrity by using aseptic techniques and addressing any breaks in sterile technique quickly.  

Teamwork is key in this role as you work with the circulating nurse to keep an accurate count of sponges, instruments and sharps in accordance with department guidelines. 

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.   

ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating surgical instrumentation during the operative procedure. 
• Collects instruments, packs, and extra supplies for assigned surgical procedure. Opens supplies and sets up operating room, along with the RN circulator. Scrubs, gowns, and sets up sterile field. Anticipates physicians’ instrumentation and equipment needs during the operative procedure. Provides for same. May cut suture and hold retractors. Takes sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to policy and procedure. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical asepsis and utilizes appropriate sterile procedures, including but not limited to developing and maintaining a sterile field. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures routinely performed, including but not limited to ophthalmology, orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, ENT, podiatry, and oral surgery. Demonstrates understanding of sequencing of surgical procedures. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific uses of surgical instrumentation and equipment, appropriate utilization of supplies, counting procedures, anticipation of physician needs by passing instrumentation, helping to maintain and visualize the operative field including sponging, retraction, camera function and cutting suture as directed. 
• Demonstrates knowledge to assist the post anesthesia and/or the circulating nurse, if assigned. 
• Supplies dressings appropriately and assists the surgical team in patient transfer from surgical bed. 
• Removes instrument and supplies to proper area. Demonstrates knowledge to clean/process instruments and equipment as indicated. Cleans as indicated. Cleans and restocks area, as needed. 
• Safeguards hospital supplies, property, and equipment from damage, misuse, or loss. 
• Efficiently uses supplies and inventory. 
• Understands level of independent practice and performs with appropriate supervision. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including covering the operating room desk functions and central sterile activities. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Education: Graduate of a school of surgical technology. 
• Skills: Ability to pass competencies of the position according to the job description, evaluation, and departmental policies. 
• Certification: Certification achieved within two years of the employee’s date of hire. CPR certified.