? [Immediate Start] Surgical Tech - Main OR, PT Nights
Company: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
Location: Athens
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Description: Thursday & Friday: 6:30pm-7am JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for handling the instruments, supplies, and equipment
necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an
understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the
needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and
ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative
procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile
field. Functions in partnership with licensed staff. Performs
patient care duties for clients of various age groups under the
direction of a registered nurse. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Functions
as a member of the surgical team in the role of scrub person. a.
Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which
includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card. b.
Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies. c.
Scrubs, gowns and gloves. d. Sets up sterile table with
instruments, supplies, equipment and medication/solutions needed
for procedure. e. Performs appropriate surgical counts with
circulator. f. Actively participates in the procedure
pause/time-out. g. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. h.
Assists in draping sterile field. i. Passes instruments to surgeon
during the procedure. Maintains an organized back table. j.
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
k. Prepares sterile dressings. l. Actively participates in post
procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling of
the specimens. m. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal
sterilization. 2. Functions as a member of the surgical team in
partnership with licensed staff. a. Facilitates continuity of
procedure by anticipating the surgeons needs and through handoff
communication when relieved for break or permanent relief. b.
Observes patients condition and immediately reports any changes or
significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse. c.
Serves as patient advocate including patient care and safety. d.
Supports licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and
equipment in which he/she is competent. e. Assists other members of
the team with between case and terminal cleaning of room. f.
Assists in prepping room for the next patient. g. Assists in
transporting patients. 3. Performs patient care duties for clients
of various age groups under the direction of a registered nurse. a.
Supports licensed staff by performing treatments or procedures as
delegated and only those which he/she is competent and in a safe,
accurate and timely manner; this includes clipping, prepping
surgical site and positioning of patient. b. Successfully completes
the age-specific study modules. c. Uses appropriate language when
communicating with specific age patient. d. Appropriately modifies
the approach to patients when performing specific procedures/tasks.
e. Uses appropriate equipment and resources for the specific age,
when performing procedures and providing information. f.
Appropriately provides comfort and safety measures for specific age
patient. 4. Maintains competence. a. Retains new information and
implements new processes or use new equipment. 5. Performs other
essential duties. a. Serves as a preceptor for peers on the
surgical services team and new orienting employees. b. Prepares
case carts according to procedure and preference cards. c. Prepares
OR room and other areas (as needed) for receiving patients, which
includes stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, requests
supplies, preparing instruments for future procedures, notification
of specialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment.
d. Serves as willing, cooperative, informative, supportive guide
for new employees KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Skill and ability to
communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing. Independently
first scrubs basic surgical procedures in all surgical specialties.
Demonstrates ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure
being performed. Applies base knowledge of anatomy and physiology,
medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal
surgical patient care. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of
patient care concepts. Applies the principles of sterile technique
during surgical procedures. Skill and ability to handle multiple
priorities, self-directed, and apply independent judgment. Actively
participates in orientation and training program to attain
competency in complex cases. Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations. Skill and ability
in basic computer skills. Disclaimer The above information is
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be
an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required
of personnel so classified. Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION
REQUIRED: High School graduate or GED. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Graduate of Surgical Technology program OR prior experience as a
Surgical Technologist. MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY
LAW: N/A ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: BLS Certification Required
Graduate of a Surgical Technology program preferred.
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