Surgical Technician – Per Diem

Job description

Busy Urology practice seeking a motivated, enthusiastic Surgical Tech in Fairbanks, AK. We are currently seeking a per diem ST to join our dynamic team one day a week!

ABOUT THE JOB:

Fairbanks Urology is a fast-growing urology practice providing high quality outpatient surgical care to our community at an Ambulatory Surgical Center. The practice is team-oriented with an emphasis on collaboration. We offer a fun, friendly, patient-centered atmosphere.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

● graduate of a nationally accredited Surgical Technology Program (CAAHEP)

● holds a current certification in Surgical Technology (CST), preferred

● holds a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or will obtain within 6 months of hire

● has a minimum of one year surgical tech experience, in an inpatient and/or ambulatory surgical center setting preferred

● MUST be available to work on Wednesdays!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

● serves as a scrub person for a wide array of surgical procedures, ranging from basic to more complex urologic and endo-urologic procedures

● anticipates the surgeon’s needs by: passing instruments, sutures, and medications; assists by: holding retractors, providing exposure, suctioning, and sponging surgical wounds; and applies dressings, all while functioning under the direct supervision of the surgeon

● prepares the operating room by assembling packs, supplies, and equipment for surgical cases

● assures an adequate amount of supplies, equipment, and instrumentation are available to accommodate the day’s case load and the surgeon’s preferences

● prior to its use, inspects equipment/instrumentation to confirm it is in working order, and adheres to departmental procedures to remove and report any item that is found to be faulty or broken

● follows departmental policies regarding surgical counts of sponges, needles, and instrumentation on the sterile field

● assures a correct surgical count prior to the closure of body cavities and the surgical wound

● has the ability to predict and adjust supplies and instrumentation needed on the sterile field when unanticipated events occur during a procedure

● assists with monitoring the amount of fluid used during a procedure, as well as reporting the amount of blood loss that has occurred

● properly identifies and labels patient specimens according to departmental policies

● monitors aseptic techniques of surgical team members at the field; maintains a controlled sterile environment; and reports and corrects any breaks in sterile technique immediately

● performs or assists with sterile patient preps

● monitors patient vital signs and recognizes and reports abnormal findings

● assists the surgical team with patient positioning; and assists with transporting patients between departments or discharging patients from the facility

● assists with cleaning and disinfecting the operating room between surgeries, as well as terminally cleaning at the end of the day

● has the ability to act quickly and safely in the event of an emergency

● demonstrates an aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping patient flow to a minimum perioperative stay

● exhibits specialized knowledge, skill, and abilities in the fundamentals of surgical technology

● has the ability to clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instrumentation according to ANSI, AAMI, and APIC standards

Apply NOW - we're looking to fill this position ASAP!

Job Type: per diem (1 day per week – must be available to work on Wednesdays)