Surgical Technologist

CHI Health St. Mary’s has served Nebraska City and the surrounding areas since 1927. In the fall of 2014 St. Mary’s opened the doors of a brand-new fully modernized facility. The new 110000-square-foot campus is better equipped to meet the changing needs of our community with among other benefits an increased capacity for specialty clinics and an integrated primary care clinic. St. Mary’s encourages collaboration and care coordination among primary care physicians and medical specialists. This contributes to the high quality of care our patients have come to expect.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE 

This position performs technical duties that support the plan of care developed and implemented for the surgical patient. The position  contributes to the department goals through the provision of quality services. 

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Performs surgical technology tasks and functions that are performed with other members of the surgical team that includes: a. Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring the equipment is functioning properly and safely. b. Prepares the operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and  equipment using sterile technique. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how it relates to the patient and surgical  procedure.  
• Performs tasks in the sterile field. 
• Performs in the role of scrub nurse according to the plan of patient care and departmental staffing needs.  3. Performs duties according to department specific expectations as identified and assigned.  
• Assists with patient care activities under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. 
• Anticipates usual and unexpected events during the surgical procedure and responds in an efficient manner. 6. Adheres to aseptic practices providing and maintaining a safe environment. 
• Handles and processes surgical specimens according to established policy/procedure. 
• Functions in the role of assistant as necessary under the direct supervision of the surgeon. 
• Demonstrates an appropriate level of understanding, awareness, and compliance with applicable Joint Commission, Federal,  State and agency laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards. 

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