JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview This Surgical Technician - Lead position is aligned with our Ortho service line. Works under the direction of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgicalprocedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operativeprocedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterileand aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools andtechnologies to facilitate a physician\'s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Collaborates with lead RN in the specialty to address surgeons\' requestsand preferences. Performs in the role of Surgical First Assist as needed. May include day, evening, night, weekend, holiday, and/oron-call hours. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Surgical Technician 3 - Lead handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Assists the rest of the hospital-based surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties: Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures. Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed for each procedure Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table. Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure/physician preference. Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation and before incision is closed. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Creates and maintains sterile field. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure. Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during procedure. May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings. Assists other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure. Assists in prepping room for the next patient. Participates in department performance improvement activities. Maintains positive interpersonal relations with physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team to promote a collaborative approach to providing efficient and high-quality patient care. Understands age-related patient care needs, and... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/2E0A83BF8F1642ED