Surgical Technician

Job Description:

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

PATIENT CARE SERVICES

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

JOB OVERVIEW: A primary function of the surgical technologist is as the "scrub person" in the surgical suite and other clinical areas.

ROLE: See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Surgical Services

RESPONSIBLE TO: Patient Care Manager or Designee
PREREQUISITES:

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  Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, with recent experience in an acute care facility or equivalent training.

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  Current registration to practice as a surgical technologist in the State of Washington.

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  Certification preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Capable of comprehending, executing, acting, and directing independently.

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  Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.

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  Neat and well-groomed appearance.

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  Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.

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  Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all ages served.

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  Demonstrates ability to actively participate and apply the Valley Values in daily work.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING
CONDITIONS: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical
Support Partner
B: Unique Job Functions:
· Assures that surgical procedures/preference cards that enumerate surgeon's preferences are current and followed.
· Assures physical preparation of clinical area, , place furniture.
· Prepares specimens for sending to Pathology. Transports specimens as necessary per protocol.
· Establishes and maintains sterile field.
· Prepares instruments for use as necessary.
· Assists in room turnover and set up in a timely manner.
· Familiar with autoclave use.
· Coordinates stocking with staff members.
· Observes Surgical Services Department dress code and wears identification badge.
· Complies with attendance and tardiness standards.
· Verifies exposure to a sterilization process and integrity of sterile packaging. Opens supplies aseptically.
· Prepares and knows the specific uses of all needed equipment and supplies, including solutions and drugs.
· Other duties as assigned.
· Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of:

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  Generic Unit Structure Standards

  
  Unit Specific Process Standards

  
  Patient Care Resources/References

· Follow chain of command for unresolved issues.
· Successfully completes annual competency testing.
· Performance reflects knowledge of Association of Surgical Technologists Standards of Practice.

Job Qualifications:

PREREQUISITES:

• 
  Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, with recent experience in an acute care facility or equivalent training.

• 
  Current registration to practice as a surgical technologist in the State of Washington.

• 
  Certification preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 
  Capable of comprehending, executing, acting, and directing independently.

• 
  Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.

• 
  Neat and well-groomed appearance.

• 
  Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.

• 
  Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all ages served.

• 
  Demonstrates ability to actively participate and apply the Valley Values in daily work.