Surgical Tech - OR - FT - Midshift, Augusta, GA
Wellstar Health System
Summary
The Surgical Technologist Non-Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team.
Job description
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card.
- Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies.
- Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate, aseptically prioritized, and timely manner.
- Performs appropriate surgical counts with circulator.
- Actively participates in the procedure pause/time-out.
- Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
- Assists in draping sterile field.
- Passes instruments to surgeon during the procedure. Maintains an organized back table and operative field.
- Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
- Prepares sterile dressings.
- Actively participates in post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling of the specimens.
- Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
- Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and safety of patients and employees.
- Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards.
- Observes patients condition and immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse.
- Prepares OR room and other areas for receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turns OR room over, orders/requests supplies, preparing instruments for future procedures.
- Maintains a financial stewardship related to supplies and equipment.
- Provides relationship-based patient centered care under supervision of the registered nurse.
- Partners with the patient by verifying procedure and conducting relief bedside shift report.
- Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies.
- Supports evidence-based practice and ethical accountability.
- Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration.
- Serves as patient advocate including patient care and safety.
- Assists other members of the team with between case and terminal cleaning of room.
- Assists in preparing room for the next patient.
- Assists in transporting patients.
- Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
- Completes all initial and annual competencies, required mandatory education, population specific education, CBLs.
- Provides positive learning environment for students and new hires.
- Ability to mentor, precept, or train students and new employees.
- Maintains twenty (20) hours in continuing education related to field per evaluation period.
- Supports licensed staff as requested.
- Cares for surgical equipment and accessories.
- Ensures organization and cleanliness of the surgical area.
- Maintains stock/medical supplies.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED
- Completion of accredited Surgical Technology program or LPN
- BLS - Basic Life Support certification required upon hire
- Cert Surgical Tech, LPN or Tech in Surgery - Certified preferred
- Operating room experience preferred
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate with other health care providers
- Ability to delegate to other team members
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations
- Strong detail orientation
- Knowledge of surgical procedures
- Basic computer skills including Word, Excel
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, self-direct, and apply independent judgment
- Critical thinking and adaptability
Company overview
Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.