Renown Health
Position Purpose
The Trauma Technologist must be able to perform multiple procedures simultaneously or in succession. The technologist is responsible for supplying the operating room with the proper equipment and instrumentation needed for specific surgeries. During procedures, the primary responsibilities include maintaining the sterility of the surgical field, anticipating the needs of surgeons, and passing instruments in a timely fashion. Under direct supervision, the technologist may perform duties such as, but not limited to: sponge or suction, hold retractors or instruments placed by surgeons, apply electrocautery to clamps on bleeders, irrigate the operative site, cut suture material, connect drains to the suction apparatus, and apply dressings to wounds. Once the procedure is completed, the technologist is responsible for caring for instrumentation and equipment and preparing for the next case.
This position provides assistance to expedite room turnover, ensuring optimum customer service to surgeons, patients, anesthesiologists, and co-workers.
Nature and Scope
This position serves a diverse patient population, including Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric, Trauma, and Cardiac patients.
The role requires technical skills as a member of the surgical team, communicating effectively with supervisors, surgical staff, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
The demands are highly dynamic due to rapid changes in medical procedures, high-risk surgeries such as Trauma and Open Heart Surgery, evolving technical knowledge, instrumentation, equipment, policies, and surgeon preferences for equipment, instruments, needles, and sutures.
The technologist has the authority to decide on the necessary equipment and supplies based on surgeon preference cards and knowledge of the procedure, and to identify and address any breakdowns in aseptic technique.
The position ensures all equipment is functioning properly before surgery, maintains and cares for equipment after procedures, and reports any malfunctions or broken equipment.
Potential hazards in the healthcare environment include radiation, toxic chemicals, biological hazards, heat, noise, dust, and stress. Renown Health has a Safety Management Program to address these issues.
This role requires the ability to scrub all procedures in the Trauma OR, including second scrub for Open Heart Services. The technologist must be able to take Trauma call and, when trained, Heart call.
Additional duties, flexible hours, and overtime may be required.
This position involves patient care responsibilities.
Disclaimer
The above description is not exhaustive and should not be interpreted as a complete list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. It reflects the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Must have a working knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking. Completion of a formal technologist school or hospital-based training program is required. Experience:
At least one year as an OR Technologist is required. Those completing hospital training within Renown or a formal technologist program with less than one year of experience may be considered based on demonstrated competencies, including evaluations from preceptors, peers, and leadership. License(s):
None Certification(s):
Current BLS certification by the American Heart Association is required. Surgical Technologist certification is preferred. Surgical First Assistant:
A Surgical Technologist may serve as a first assistant if they graduate from a surgical assistant program that includes didactic and clinical practice, aligned with The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting requirements (codes 200201, 400201, 200340). If uncertified, the incumbent must complete at least 15 hours of continuing education annually concerning surgical technology practice after the first year of employment. Certified individuals must maintain their certification qualifications. Computer / Typing Skills:
Must acquire the necessary computer skills within 90 days to complete online learning, access forms and policies, and handle online benefits enrollment.
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Must have a working knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking. Completion of a formal technologist school or hospital-based training program is required. Experience:
At least one year as an OR Technologist is required. Those completing hospital training within Renown or a formal technologist program with less than one year of experience may be considered based on demonstrated competencies, including evaluations from preceptors, peers, and leadership. License(s):
None Certification(s):
Current BLS certification by the American Heart Association is required. Surgical Technologist certification is preferred. Surgical First Assistant:
A Surgical Technologist may serve as a first assistant if they graduate from a surgical assistant program that includes didactic and clinical practice, aligned with The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting requirements (codes 200201, 400201, 200340). If uncertified, the incumbent must complete at least 15 hours of continuing education annually concerning surgical technology practice after the first year of employment. Certified individuals must maintain their certification qualifications. Computer / Typing Skills:
Must acquire the necessary computer skills within 90 days to complete online learning, access forms and policies, and handle online benefits enrollment.
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