Job Description
Description:
Thursday & Friday:
6:30pm-7am
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for
handling the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during
the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the
procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality
patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on
vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Functions in
partnership with licensed staff. Performs patient care duties for
clients of various age groups under the direction of a registered
nurse.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Functions as a member of the surgical team in the role of scrub
person.
a. Checks supplies and equipment needed for
surgical procedure which includes review and utilization of
appropriate preference card.
b. Assists with room set-up
to include opening of sterile supplies.
c. Scrubs, gowns
and gloves.
d. Sets up sterile table with instruments,
supplies, equipment and medication/solutions needed for
procedure.
e. Performs appropriate surgical counts with
circulator.
f. Actively participates in the procedure
pause/time-out.
g. Gowns and gloves surgeon and
assistants.
h. Assists in draping sterile
field.
i. Passes instruments to surgeon during the
procedure. Maintains an organized back table.
j. Maintains
highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
k.
Prepares sterile dressings.
l. Actively participates in
post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling
of the specimens.
m. Cleans and prepares instruments for
terminal sterilization.
2. Functions as a member of the
surgical team in partnership with licensed staff.
a.
Facilitates continuity of procedure by anticipating the surgeons
needs and through handoff communication when relieved for break or
permanent relief.
b. Observes patients condition and
immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the
physician and Registered Nurse.
c. Serves as patient
advocate including patient care and safety.
d. Supports
licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and equipment in
which he/she is competent.
e. Assists other members of the
team with between case and terminal cleaning of room.
f.
Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
g. Assists
in transporting patients.
3. Performs patient care duties
for clients of various age groups under the direction of a
registered nurse.
a. Supports licensed staff by performing
treatments or procedures as delegated and only those which he/she
is competent and in a safe, accurate and timely manner; this
includes clipping, prepping surgical site and positioning of
patient.
b. Successfully completes the age-specific study
modules.
c. Uses appropriate language when communicating
with specific age patient.
d. Appropriately modifies the
approach to patients when performing specific
procedures/tasks.
e. Uses appropriate equipment and
resources for the specific age, when performing procedures and
providing information.
f. Appropriately provides comfort
and safety measures for specific age patient.
4. Maintains
competence.
a. Retains new information and implements new
processes or use new equipment.
5. Performs other
essential duties.
a. Serves as a preceptor for peers on
the surgical services team and new orienting employees.
b.
Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference
cards.
c. Prepares OR room and other areas (as needed) for
receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or
storage areas, requests supplies, preparing instruments for future
procedures, notification of specialty staff regarding needed
instrumentation or equipment.
d. Serves as willing,
cooperative, informative, supportive guide for new
employees
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and
in-writing.
Independently first scrubs basic surgical
procedures in all surgical specialties.
Demonstrates
ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure being
performed.
Applies base knowledge of anatomy and
physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for
optimal surgical patient care.
Demonstrates knowledge and
practice of patient care concepts.
Applies the principles
of sterile technique during surgical procedures.
Skill
and ability to handle multiple priorities, self-directed, and apply
independent judgment.
Actively participates in
orientation and training program to attain competency in complex
cases.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
Skill
and ability in basic computer
skills.
Disclaimer
The above
information is intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and
skills required of personnel so
classified.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION
REQUIRED:
High School graduate or
GED.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:
Graduate of Surgical Technology program OR prior
experience as a Surgical Technologist.
MINIMUM
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY
LAW:
N/A
ADDITIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS:
BLS Certification
Required
Graduate of a Surgical Technology program
preferred.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Immediate start, Night shift,