The Athens Orthopedic Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center is a 3 OR orthopedic ASC providing professional and quality patient care in a cohesive team environment. This role may require occasional travel to off-site or affiliated facilities.
Job Duties: The Certified Surgical Tech (CST) assigned to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Operating Room area will be responsible for successful completion of the following job duties:
1. Preparation of surgical procedures.
2. Completion of the sterilization process of equipment
3. Turnover of operating rooms
4. Stocking of supplies.
Education/Experience: The successful candidate will possess the following education and experience:
1. Graduate of accredited Surgical Tech program.
2. Current certification as Surgical Tech.
3. Current BLS certification required.
4. One (1) year experience preferred.
5. Must be an energetic, flexible, multi-tasking team member.
MISSION
Athens Orthopedic Clinic believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to enjoy good health and be physically active. With specialists in most every musculoskeletal discipline, and comprehensive facilities for imaging, surgery, rehabilitation and performance, AOC strives to provide a superior experience across the entire spectrum of orthopedic care
REPORTS TO
Director of Nursing
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
ech is responsible for assisting the Provider by performing clerical tasks, interviewing patients and gathering medical information and offers care and treatment to patients under the supervision of a Provider and follows AOC’s Policies and Procedures, Values and Mission Statement. In the Operating Room, the CST handles 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. The CST is responsible for assisting the Provider and assessing patient’s needs in compliance with established standards of care and practice and all regulatory, accrediting and legal requirements. The CST is responsible for all equipment and supplies on the hall and for promoting teamwork among co-workers, patients, families, Providers and AOC associates. The CST participates in committees and community efforts and performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
A high school diploma or high school equivalency
Complete an accredited Surgical Technician program and pass an examination
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
One year previous physician office and Operating Room experience preferred
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or the National C enter of C ompetency Testing
Maintain current CPR certification
SUPERVISES
N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of medical supplies, ordering procedures, inventory and clerical skills is helpful
Must be sensitive to other people’s feelings and reactions and understand how pain affects their patients
Understand instructions and ask questions when confused
Knowledge of orthopedic anatomy and medical terminology
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment
Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to sit/stand for long periods
Ability to walk varying distances
Capability for occasional overhead and low reaching.
Must be able to climb, bend, crouch, squat, crawls, kneel, balance, pull with force, reach above head and shoulder, twist at waist, lift from the floor up, lift from the waist up, lift from the shoulder/head
Ability to visually and audibly perform all essential functions for timely responsiveness.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds.
Precise hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity required.
Ability move quickly in response to patient needs
Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems.
Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills.
Must have analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Must be able to deal with a variety of personalities with whom the employee comes into contact, both pleasant and irate.
Must be able to observe and assess situations and safety factors.
Working Conditions
Category I: Inherent Exposure: Procedures and other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues or a potential for spills or splashes of them are category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in category I tasks.
Works in a well lite and ventilated clinical environment.
Subject to exposure to various temperatures
Works with hazardous and non-hazardous equipment
May be exposed to fumes and airborne particles
May be exposed to toxic or caustic materials
RATING SCALE DEFINITIONS
Exceeds Expectations = 5: Performance consistently surpasses all expectations for the position and frequently influences others to help bring the expectation to a higher level of performance. This category is to be used for truly outstanding performance.
Meets Expectations = 3: Performance meets expectations for the position. Activities contribute to department results. This category is to be used for strong performers.
Does Not Fulfill Expectations = 1: Performance rarely meets expectations of the position. This rating indicates a serious problem and a need for corrective action.
ORGANIZATION WIDE COMPETENCIES
1. Customer Service Interactions: Organization expectation is employees will exhibit good customer techniques and positive interactions with all patients, visitors and co-workers.
a. Customer Service Complaints: Regularly exhibits good customer techniques in daily interactions with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
b. Telephone Etiquette: Exercises proper telephone etiquette: Introduces self, identifies department, greets caller courteously. Ensures caller is routed appropriately and asks if there is anything further they need prior to ending the call.
2. Personal and Professional Responsibilities: Organization expectation is employees will complete all personal and professional responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner.
a. Professional Certifications and Continuing Education: C ompletes all required continuing education programs and in-services with prescribed time frames. Ensures certifications are current and are not allowed to lapse.
b. Professional Demeanor: Contributes in a positive manner to the professional environment of the organization. Participates and provides input to staff meetings.
c. Attendance: Maintains attendance and tardiness per organization policy.
d. Paylocity clocking: Clocks in and out or records hours worked correctly.
3. Organization Policy and Procedures: Adheres to the policies and procedures of the organization. (May only score Does Not Fulfill Expectations or Meets Expectations)
a. Dress Code: Adheres to organization and/or department dress code.
b. Policy Adherence: Refers and adheres to appropriate policies and procedures in daily job performance. Seeks interpretation as needed. Maintains on-going review of all new/revised policies.
c. Administrative Decisions: Accepts and supports administrative decisions.
d. Cost controls: C ontrols costs and expenses by efficient management of departmental resources, elimination of waste, inventory control, charging, billing, coding and resource utilization.
4. Ethics and Compliance: Employee’s conduct reflects the organization expectation of the highest levels of ethic and compliant conduct. (May only score Does Not Fulfill Expectations or Meets Expectations)
5. Safety: Uses proper precautions to prevent injury to self or others. Reports any safety issues immediately to management. (May only score Does Not Fulfill Expectations or Meets Expectations)
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Philosophy
a. Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives
b. Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
c. Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct
d. Conducts self as a positive role model and team member
e. Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
f.. Participates in facility committees, meetings, inservices, and activities
2. Communication
a. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers
b. Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
c. Displays the ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction
d. Displays skill in oral and written communication techniques
3. Financial practices
a. Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices
b. Reports wasteful practices
c. Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements
4. Compliance program
a. Contributes to progress/development of organization’s adopted compliance programs
b. Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures
5. Performance-improvement program
a. Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted performance-improvement program
b. Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures
6. Safety/risk-management program
a. Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
b. Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person
7. Professional competence
a. Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
b. Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
c. Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations
d. Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities
e. Welcomes suggestions and recommendations
8. Duties
a. Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure
b. Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards
c. Inspects equipment for proper working condition
d. Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
e. Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure
f. Arranges instruments according to given procedure
g. Confirms that instruments work properly
h. Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
i. Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy
j. Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed
k. Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
l. Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure
m. Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed
n. Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards
o. Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
p. Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures
q. Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status
