Surgery Technician - Orthopedics

Job ID: 24-01490 Surgical Technologist - Orthopedics Salisbury, Maryland MUST: Experienced Surgical Technologist 1+ years of experience as a Surgical Technologist Must have a thorough knowledge of operating room technique Must have a current BLS Must have experience in orthopedics Must know and be able to carry out aseptic technique Must be able to anticipate surgeons needs and act accordingly Must have the ability to interact with other members of the surgical team in a cooperative and supportive manner Strong organizational skills and flexibility Good communication skills Ability to assess priorities Ability to work under pressure BLS DUTIES: Provides safe patient care to the operative patient by being able to effectively assist the surgeon during surgical procedures Maintains sterile technique in the OR during surgical procedures and when processing instruments and supplies Effectively communicates with all members of the OR team Provides for the safe packaging of sterile supplies in adequate numbers to meet the needs of the surgery schedule Restocks sterile room while observing proper ordering and storing of supplies Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practices of aseptic technique Assumes responsibilities according to the operating room to which assigned Scrubs for surgical procedures as assigned Communicates to the circulating nurse any problems that arise during the surgical procedure Demonstrates knowledge of equipment, instruments, supplies, and procedures Assists with the cleaning of the operating room before and after surgical procedures Responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and sterilizing instruments as assigned Operates sterilizers as assigned and provides quality control documentation Restocks sterile room and sink areas in hallway Participates in orientation of new scrub technicians and helps to cross-train other scrub technicians in their own area of expertise Contributes to the Quality Improvement Program as necessary Participates in team meetings Initiates sponge and sharp counts as necessary Performs other duties as needed to ensure the safety and comfort of all patients as well as the efficient operation of the facility *Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.