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:

• • Multi-system failure/Traumatic brain injury
  • Neurological insult
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Parkinson's
  • Acute respiratory failure
  • Acute neurological insult/injury
  • Seizures
  • Hydrocephalus

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.