Surgical Technician, Locum

Requirements:

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

Requirements:

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

• 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