Surgical Technologist (Certified) Family Birthing Services Days

Description

Position Function : The Certified Surgical Technologist is a member of the Surgical Team in the Surgical Suite who works with the Surgeon Anesthesiologist Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Certified Surgical First Assistant and Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care before during and after surgery. Essential Functions and Responsibilities include :

Utilizes appropriate physician preference cards; anticipates supplies and equipment needed for the assigned case.

Prepares room supplies according to operative procedure.

Assists with moving positioning preparing and draping patients.

Applies and utilizes special equipment safely.

Maintains aseptic technique.

Assists with obtaining specimens and ensures proper preparation and handling.

Performs correct counts according to hospital policies and procedures.

Anticipates and adjusts rapidly to the instrument needs of the surgeon.

Assists in the maintenance of instruments and supplies by proper maintenance care cleaning and sterilization.

Maintains good interpersonal skills.

Performs all of the above in a safe and efficient manner according to hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff / committee meetings and in-services in area.

supports and participates in new employee orientation.

in maintaining a neat safe and clean environment.

duties accurately recognizing their importance and relationship to patient care and patient safety.

supplies and equipment with discretion being mindful of costs and avoiding waste.

to changes in workload or procedure assignment.

appropriately to emergency situations.

prioritizes and organizes the day effectively related to patient care and workload.

swipes in and out. Maintains time in accordance with department specifics.

proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self or others. Safely positions transfers & transports patients.

aseptic technique.

correct counts and time out as part of the surgical team.

in proper specimen collection and hand off.

in maintenance of instruments and equipment. Removes defective equipment immediately and troubleshoots to finish case reporting issues to appropriate department for repair.

prepares and labels all medications with nurse and surgeon on sterile field.

own role in case of surgical fire codes and emergency situations and responds appropriately.

ability to communicate pertinent information to the RN and surgical team.

appropriate safety measures in surgical areas i.e. strict compliance with all surgical initiatives including but not limited to all steps of Universal Protocol process parallel processing sharps safety no pass zone PPE protection in the surgical area medication labeling and specimen handling.

competency with common positions related to the surgical procedure and assist with patient positioning in accordance with surgeons instructions to provide the best exposure for the surgical procedure considering the patients comfort and safety.

Points of pressure requiring additional padding such as; elbows heels knees eyes face and axillary region.

Circulation shall not be impaired. (A tourniquet may be required for some procedures.)

Nerve damage shall be guarded against.

Maintain competency with common positions related to the surgical procedure and can use the equipment necessary to provide safe positioning for surgical cases.

Competencies will include the following : Fracture tables head stabilizers and any other equipment needed.

dexterity and flexibility adequate for cleaning processing and sterilizing instruments (according to CDC OSHA and hospital policies and procedures) and maintains aseptic technique.

operational knowledge of autoclaves and sterilizers; programs packs and troubleshoots as appropriate.

up and processes specified trays.

instruments and supplies for upcoming cases.

in cross-training as assigned.

incoming implant instruments / trays from vendors and distributes for scheduled cases. Reprocesses same after completion of case and makes ready for shipment / pick up.

retractors increases tension adds counter traction at the direction of the surgeon; manipulates uterus for retraction after manipulator is placed.

with sponges.

irrigating or sponging.

handles sutures.

appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis / prevent hemorrhage.

direct digital pressure.

up and holds tissue with instruments under direct supervision of surgeon.

cameras.

and applying appropriate wound dressings including :

Liquid or spray occlusive materials.

Absorbent material affixed with tape or circumferential wrapping.

Immobilizing dressing (soft or rigid).

Administer dyes contrast media under direct supervision of surgeon.

assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue.

instrumentation through robotic arms / laparoscopic trocars. May reinsert trocars that have popped out of abdomen under direct supervision of the surgeon.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Standards

Education : Formal Education and Training : Graduate from a School of Surgical Technology or equivalent training as a Surgical Technician in the Armed Forces with five years of experience preferred.

Informal or Continuing Education : Evidence of participation in educational programs to update and maintain knowledge and clinical skills.

Experience : Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Recent experience as an Operating Room Technician preferred. Must possess necessary technical skills and interest in biological care; basic understanding of interpersonal and health concepts.

Certifications / Licensure : Certification as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C).

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Aseptic Technique,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Basic Life Support,Computer Skills,Physiology Knowledge,Military Experience,Suturing,Medical Terminology,Sterile Processing

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1