Surgical Technologist II

Within the organizational structure of the Operating Room assists in the delivery of direct primary care to the patient experiencing surgical intervention. Primary function is to assist with surgical procedures. Surgical Tech II must successfully complete requirements to be a success coach and orient new employees annually or precept students. Surgical Tech II demonstrates informal leadership by supporting change initiatives and quality improvement in the department.

• Individualizes and modifies care according to the patients needs

• Collaborates with other healthcare employees to enhance the provision of patient care

• Assumes a multi-skilled role performing clinical and surgical functions

• Ensures appropriate supplies have been obtained for all surgical procedures performed

• Obtains necessary sterile instrumentation prior to procedures and hands-off contaminated instrumentation to decontamination with appropriate communication following procedures

• Complete qualifications and education to be a success coach (preceptor)

• Participates in at least two education or training programs annually e.g. mentoring teaching peers department in-service

• Supports quality and change projects

• Participates in department level meetings

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