About this Job:
General Summary of Position
Performs a variety of technical duties to assist with surgery. Provides expert services in at least one specialty area. Assists with precepting of staff and students.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Anticipates sequential needs of the surgeon/physician during the procedure.
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Assists with case preparation following preference card guidelines.
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Collaborates with Resource Nurse and Perioperative Educator on the development and provision of competency- based orientation. Precepts staff and students.
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Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
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Ensures that equipment is functioning properly. Immediately identifies and troubleshoots equipment problems within specialty area and/or notifies appropriate personnel.
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Functions as a technical resource person by providing information relating to instruments and equipment and assists in planning and maintenance of the equipment particularly in area of expertise.
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Functions as assistant during procedures performing specified activities under the direct supervision of the surgeon/physician.
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Identifies and handles specimens appropriately.
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In conjunction with other team members may provide one in-service per year in related specialty area.
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Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
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Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required. Serves as a contributing member on unit-based committees.
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Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
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Performs indirect patient care activities such as patient transportation as needed.
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Provides comfort and support for patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient's care and privacy.
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Responds to questions from patient families and significant others in a prompt courteous positive and knowledgeable manner and/or refers to appropriate personnel.
Minimal Qualifications
Education-
High School Diploma or GED required and
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graduation from a school of surgical technology or hospital-based program required
- One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience-
1-2 years Surgical technologist experience required
- One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
Licenses and Certifications-
Must maintain 6 Continuing Education Credits per year. within 180 Days required and
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CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
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Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. and
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CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities-
Competency in case procedure preparation and completion in all services.
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Expert in at least one specialty surgical service.
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Verbal and written communication skills.
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Basic computer skills preferred.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $29.73 - USD $53.49 /Hr.
