*Seeking Certified Surgical Technologist for busy orthopedic group- 40 plus hours per week.*
Position Summary – The certified surgical technologist assists the surgeon by providing and controlling the sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment required during surgical procedures in hospital and ambulatory surgery center operating rooms. This position assists in a wide variety of procedures and has knowledge and skills to adapt to changes in the patient’s condition. The certified surgical technologist works under the direct supervision of the orthopedic surgeon in both the clinic and operating room settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities – The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assists surgeon(s) during procedure according to prescribed standards
- Anticipate surgeon(s) and patient needs during a procedure.
- Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures.
- Maintain a sterile field during surgical procedure through consistent application of aseptic technique.
- Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings.
- Assist in application of dressings, casts, and moving patients, as directed
- Communicate with vendor representatives to order instruments for upcoming surgeries.
- Attend educational seminars/in-service opportunities regarding new implants, equipment, etc.
- Provide after hours call coverage with physicians during the week and on weekends on a rotating basis
- Update patients’ chart with relevant and current information regarding their past and current health condition.
- Communicate with patients about post–op recovery process and inform the physician of any concerns of complaints regarding treatment progress.
- Assist in dressing changes, suture removal, DME management and proper fitting
- Any other job duties that might be requested by the doctors or management to help the operating room and clinic run efficiently
Specifications/Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) – Active Listening: This ability allows you to understand instructions from surgeons and other members of the operating room team.
- Attention to Detail: You need the capacity to notice even the smallest details, and you must be attentive to your work, often for extended periods of time.
- Coordination: You must be able to collaborate with other members of your team.
- Problem Solving: You will need to be able to identify and solve problems.
- Critical Thinking: You must be able to weigh your options and choose the best one when you are trying to solve a problem or make a decision.
- Stress management and physical stamina: You should be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to provide a high level of care, even when under pressure.
Typical Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Varied activities including sitting, standing, walking for varied amounts of time. Must travel between surgical site locations on as needed basis. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects (sterile trays). Pushing and pulling 125 pounds. Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables to prevent injury to patient and personnel. Occasional stress from daily workload.
Work Environment – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Work Hours – This is an hourly full-time position, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week; hours may vary.
Education – Graduate of a training program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Work Experience – Minimum 1-2 years of operating room experience; orthopaedic procedures preferred.
Certification - Current and active surgical technologist certification required. Current American Heart Association BLS certification required. Must meet credentialing requirements for allied health professional privileges at facilities as appropriate.
Expectations and Responsibilities of All Employees:
1. Philosophy
- Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives
- Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
- Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct
- Conducts self as a positive role model and team member
- Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
- Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
- Actively participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities.
- Demonstrates flexibility to perform other duties as assigned
2. Communication
- Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers
- Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
3. Financial Practices
- Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices
- Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes and wasteful practices
- Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements
4. Compliance Program
- Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted compliance program
- Ensures compliance with private payor, workers compensation and government regulations
- Ensures compliance of the clinic with State and Federal regulations such as HIPAA, OSHA regulations
- Ensures that records are stored securely and handled in compliance with HIPAA privacy and security regulations, as applicable
5. Safety/Risk-Management Program
- Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
- Maintains responsibility for safe work area by reporting to safety officer or designee observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance
- Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure
- Reports observed or suspected medical emergencies, notifies appropriate personnel, and responds appropriately
- Identifies facility emergency situations (e.g., fire, disaster) and notifies appropriate personnel and external agencies
6. Professional Competence
- Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
- Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
- Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations and/or maintains certification with relevant certifying body
- Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities
- Welcomes suggestions and recommendations
Note: The job duties listed in this job description may not be inclusive of all requirements of this position. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills or duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be accurate reflections of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments). This document does not create an employment contract and employment is
