Surgical Technician- Day Shift- Plastics

Major Responsibilities:
Functions in the scrub role on surgical procedures as a member of the surgical team
1)Ensures that the appropriate instruments and supplies are available as determined by the individual surgeon preference card

2)Assists the surgeon and other team members in gowning and gloving and the draping of the surgical field.

3)Anticipates the needs of the surgeon as demonstrated by having all items required readily available on the sterile field.

4)Ensures the safety needs of the patient are maintained.

5)Utilizes appropriate PPE at all times at the surgical field.

6)Handles equipment, sharps, hazardous material and instrumentation in a safe manner which ensures a safe environment.

7)Labels all medication & solutions on the surgical field.

8)Participates in the surgical “Time out” and does not allow the procedure to continue until all team members are present and agree.

9)Ability to work well under stressful and emergency situations.

10)Ability to act quickly and accurately.

Preparation and maintenance of the sterile field
1)Assists in obtaining all necessary supplies and equipment required to perform a surgical procedure.

2)Prepares and maintains the sterile field by placing instrumentation, drapes and supplies in the prescribed arrangement.

3)Ensures all counted items on the surgical field are accounted for as described in the Surgical Count Policies.

4)Informs the ACM/Point Person of changes to the physician pick list.

5)Ensures proper handling and care of each surgical specimen. Confirms patient, specimen and laterality with surgeon and RN circulator.

6)Returns all instrumentation to their designated trays at the end of the procedure.

Participates in maintaining the readiness of the Operating Room
1)Returns instruments and equipment to proper areas of the Operating Room and Sterile Core.

2)Restocks OR suites as necessary.

3)Informs ACM/Point Person of any malfunctions related to the instrumentation and equipment. Tags affected items and removes item from service. Contacts Bio-med for equipment malfunction.

4)Maintains all work areas in a clean and orderly fashion.

5)Pays attention to detail.

Maintains professional work environment
1)Takes departmental trauma/specialty call as assigned.

2)Participates in the orientation of new staff and students.

3)Serves as a resource related to area of specialization.

4)Demonstrates flexibility related to assignments and work hours.

5)Follows all established policies.

6)Maintains positive working relationship with other staff members.

7)Serves as a mentor to other staff related to clinical issues. Readily shares knowledge and experience concerning surgical procedures.

8)Participates in the education of others in the Operating Room by serving in the role of preceptor for areas of expertise.

9)Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives. Utilizes Safety Event Reporting (SEF).

10)Maintains patient confidentiality.

Demonstrates accountability for own self development
1)Identifies learning needs and actively seeks out opportunities to address needs

2)Completes all developmental goals, competencies, and assigned CBT’s within the established timeframe.

3)Maintains Certification and CPR.

4)Participates on unit/hospital committees and projects.

5)Maintains 10 CEU’s annually.

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Education/Experience Required:
• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist Program ARC-STSA(CAAHEP- Commision on Accredidation of Allied Health Education Programs) • This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e. understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Ability to work well with internal and external customers • Fine motor skills • Ability to wear a surgical mask and gloves • Auditory skills which allow incumbent to hear individuals whose speech may be muffled
• CPR certified • Certified Surgical Technologist certification from the NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) within 90 days of hire

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations • May be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases heavy lifting in accordance with DOL definition • Ability to work rotating shifts and day of the week including holidays and take call as needed • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints. • Ability to communicate with mask on and not facing others.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Addendum: Operating room experience may be required. Surgical experience in the following areas may be required: adult and pediatric open heart, heart transplant, and VAD
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.