Waterbury Hospital
Waterbury, CT, USA
Surgical Technologist
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Working under the direction of the RN, the Surgical Technologist functions in the OR as a surgical scrub performing a variety of technical and other activities following established methods and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the surgeon or interventionist as a scrub technologist or assistant, providing and assisting with instrumentation and supplies as needed.
Consistently demonstrate expertise in scrubbing and assisting surgeons. Prepare cases by utilizing preference cards and seeking out information from heads of service.
Scrub according to O.R. policy and AORN standards. Be aware of breaks in technique and immediately report them and initiate intervention.
Anticipate physician's needs as it relates to the specific procedure and patient...