Surgical Technologist I
Company: Kaiser
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Under close supervision, assists during surgery as a member of
the surgical team by preparing and organizing operating room prior
to surgery, selecting and passing instruments during surgical
procedures, maintaining operating room in aseptic condition
following established policies and procedures; and assists with
patient care during and after surgery Conforms to prescribed
policies and procedures regarding aseptic techniques. Maintains
cooperative, courteous relationship with the patients, public, and
other personnel.Essential Responsibilities: Assists physician
during surgery as a member of surgical team. Passes instruments and
supplies as directed. Scrubs and conforms to sterile technique for
each procedure. Assists in draping the patient.(previously stated
positioning and draping patient). Provides proper retraction of
tissue. At the direction of the surgeon, can hold retractor (but
cannot place retractor). Assists in controlling hemostasis by
applying a Bovie to a clamp at the direction of the surgeon.
Assists with sponging, suctioning, and performing sponge,
needle/sharp, and instrument counts. Prepares suture for closure of
surgical incision. Applies proper surgical dressing as directed by
physician. (wound healing and dressings). Recognizes, responds to,
and assists in acute emergency situations following established
procedures and policies. Hold and position video camera under
direction of the surgeon. Check surgeon's preference cards (removed
gown) and prepare sterile setup for surgeon. Count with circulating
nurse, before she/he preps the patient.Be accountable for items
required for documentation on that procedure. Anticipate wants of
surgeon and keep adequate sutures and supplies ready. Keep Mayo
Stand and Back table neat and orderly, make sure that there are no
loose needles on the field. Prepares suture for closure of surgical
incision. Applies proper surgical dressing as directed by
physician. (wound healing and dressings). Recognizes, responds to,
and assists in acute emergency situations following established
procedures and policies. Confirm all specimens with the surgeon.
Handoff specimen's to the circulator prior to the end of the case
or earlier if direction of the surgeon. Takes all instruments to
workroom for washing or places in cart to return to SPD. Remove
suction bottles, etc., disposes of any contaminated instruments.
Adheres to methods of sterilization, disinfecting, antisepsis &
aseptic techniques. Packaging, storing and dispensing surgery
supplies. Principals for maintaining environmental safety:
including handing of surgical specimens and body fluids. Required
counts. Electrical and radiation hazards, fire safety. Drains,
tubes, and collection mechanisms, catheters. Modes of
transportation to and from the O.R., including ICU transport.
Patient care and emergency procedures. cardiopulmonary
resuscitation. Assists surgeons with surgical procedures, in other
patient areas according to patient needs, i.e. toucheostoy and PDA
repair in NICU. Other duties as assigned or required.Basic
Qualifications:Experience
Keywords: Kaiser, San Diego , Surgical Technologist I, Healthcare , San Diego, California
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