Surgical Technologis in Sitka, AK

Job Title : Surgical Technologis Job Location : Sitka AK Job Type : Contract Job Description : • Scrubs in on surgical procedures under professional nurse supervision for many different advanced and complex types of surgeries. • Anticipates the surgeons preference for certain materials or instruments and be able to respond to these preferences in advance. • Updates Nurse as necessary based on continuing assessment of equipment needs and physician preferences; demonstrates sound clinical judgment; adaptable to changing patient needs. • Sets up sterile table with instruments equipment supplies and medications / solutions needed for surgical procedures. • Takes apart and reassembles any instrument or piece of equipment that needs cleaning (within the scope of instructed nursing personnel duties) and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. • Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used furthering • Quality Assurance of patient care. • Inventories monitors assigned services supplies and order as needed. • Develops / implements educational programs and learning aids for the area / department (i.e. in-service classes special projects learning aids patient care standards). • Provides input regarding the need for change in policies procedures and patient care standards. • Back up call for emergency cases that may require two surgical technicians. Key Skills Aseptic Technique,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Basic Life Support,Computer Skills,Physiology Knowledge,Military Experience,Suturing,Medical Terminology,Sterile Processing Employment Type : Full Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1