Surgical Technologist Certified - General Surgery

Description

Summary :

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in

preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient

skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains

aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to

breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for

pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care

and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room

suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery.

Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the

Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies

according to type of case.

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable

OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or

Leader of Leaders.

Under the direction of a

professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the

delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior

to and during any surgical procedure.

Ability

to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited

to : Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib,

Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.

Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments,

and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the

physician.

Use the physician preference card

as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.

Ensures that preference cards are kept up to

date and as complete as possible.

Works

effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.

Cooperates in team planning and execution.

Maintains a safe environment by always

implementing technical and aseptic practices.

Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical

supplies, instruments, and equipment.

Adheres

to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in

all patient care situations.

Demonstrates

competency to monitor and control the surgical environment.

Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR

sanitation policies and procedures.

Familiar

with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination,

processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that

are processed within the facility.

Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care

responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and

developmental needs of patients served by the department.

Appropriately adapt assigned patient

assessment, treatment and / or care methods to accommodate the unique

physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other

developmental needs of each patient served.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements : Education / Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Completion of the Surgical Technology program

or an accredited LVN / LPN program is required

Experience

2 or more years of experience preferred

Licenses,

Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required

Certified

Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN / LPN

License required

Work

Type : Full

Time