Surgical Technician, Locum

Responsibilities:

• Gather, check and open supplies & equipment needed for the surgical procedure
• Set up the sterile back table and mayo stand with instruments supplies and medications / solutions needed for the procedure
• Perform initial surgical count with the circulating nurse
• Assist the scrubbed team members with gowning and gloving
• Assist with draping the patient to establish a sterile field
• Secure sterile cords, tubing’s and other accessories
• Participate in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure
• Prepare and anticipate additional instrumentation and supplies for usage during the procedure
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during the procedure
• Measure and pass medications, haemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the procedure
• Hold retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
• Coordinate the camera or endoscopic instruments as directed by the surgeon
• Perform additional surgical counts (cavity closure, skin closure) or as necessary
• Prepares sterile dressing(s) and or immobilization device(s)
• Prepare and pass off specimen(s) as appropriate
• Participate in debriefing Process quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care
• Hand over after verification the instruments to the CSSD technician for sterilization

Requirements:

• Surgical technician course from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer Literacy
• Experience in theatre -Preferred