The Neuro Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a safe environment for all age groups of surgical patients; assists the perioperative nurse with patient care; prepares and maintains supplies in the Operating Room (OR); assures that procedure preparations are based on individual patient needs including age specific requirements; and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
*Functions in the scrub role by preparing, organizing, and anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedure.
*Will not first assist with any procedure; will not do any incision closures.
*May apply skin staples when skin edges have been approximated by credentialed physician/PA/APRN.
*May apply skin sealant and steristrips as part of the dressing after skin has been closed.
*Assists the surgeon in performing all types of cranial procedures including but not limited to: deep brain stimulator implants, cortical mapping, IMRI procedures, tumor resections, Leksell and Patil brain biopsies, stealth procedures, VP shunt insertions, aneurysm clipping and traumatic brain injuries.
*Assists with all spinal procedures including but not limited to: fusions, stealth and O-arm procedures and vagal nerve implants.
*Defines and practices aseptic technique and infection control principles as they apply to the OR.
*Manages supplies, instruments, and equipment appropriately according to procedure.
*Assists the nurse in perioperative care of the patient, including transporting, positioning, counting, prepping and safety precautions.
*Demonstrates ability to assist the nurse in the care of the patient with conditions including:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an approved surgical technology program required. Surgical Technologist Certification desired. Prior Surgical Tech experience desired.
OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:
Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR) required.