Surgical Technologist - Advanced Joint and Spine Institute

OVERVIEW :

Responsible for preparing instruments and supplies to perform procedures according to the physician’s documented preferred routine. Also responsible for preparing the operation field for procedures and performing routine and delegated duties. Candidates should have experience in Orthopedic and Spine Surgery centers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supports the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Organization.

Supports and perform according to approved policies and procedures.

Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.

Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.

Contributes to the progress and development of the approved Quality Management Program.

Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety.

Contributes to the quality management process; identifies role and contributions upon request.

Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care.

Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.

Interactions are respectful and courteous.

Communicates effectively and professionally using a translator when necessary.

Documents that information received from the patient is disseminated to the appropriate people or departments.

Maintains and promotes professional competences through continuing education and other learning experiences.

Participates in committees and quality management activities.

Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.

Objectively evaluates suggestions or criticisms and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed.

Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees, and in-services according to job responsibilities and Facility requirements.

Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.

Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance according to Facility policy.

Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities.

Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.

Interacts appropriately with various age groups.

Accurately assesses and interprets age-specific patient data.

Accurately interprets age-specific patient responses to questions and instructions.

Considers age-specific patient requirements when responding to emergency situations.

Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each procedure approved for the Facility.

Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards.

Inspects equipment for proper working condition.

Performs operating room technician functions following prescribed operating / procedure room procedures and principles of aseptic technique.

Adheres to aseptic technique when operating sterile packages and preparing for procedures.

Arranges instruments according to routine for the scheduled procedure; confirms that instruments work properly.

Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays.

Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and responds according to Facility policy.

Correctly utilizes and cares for supplies and equipment as directed.

Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide availability and safety.

Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedures.

Assists in work areas by cleaning, storing, packaging and sterilizing instruments.

Assist with storing and stocking supplies as directed. Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards.

Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician.

Documents records and other forms according to Facility policy.

Communicates information about the patient’s status to others responsible for patient care.

Accurately comprehends verbal orders and direction.

Performs other duties as may be appropriately required or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Intellectual

Synthesizes complex or diverse information.

Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Designs workflows and procedures.

Generates creative solutions.

Translates concepts and information into images.

Uses feedback to modify designs.

Applies design principles.

Demonstrates attention to detail.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Develops alternative solutions.

Works well in group problem solving situations.

Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Develops project plans.

Coordinates projects.

Communicates changes and progress.

Completes projects on time and budget.

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses.

Pursues training and development opportunities.

Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal

Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.

Responds promptly to customer needs.

Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

Responds to requests for service and assistance.

Meets commitments.

Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.

Maintains confidentiality.

Listens to others without interrupting.

Keeps emotions under control.

Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.

Listens and gets clarification.

Responds well to questions.

Demonstrates group presentation skills.

Participates in meetings.

Balances team and individual responsibilities.

Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.

Gives and welcomes feedback.

Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Puts success of team above own interests.

Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

Writes clearly and informatively.

Edits work for spelling and grammar.

Varies writing style to meet needs.

Presents numerical data effectively.

Able to read and interpret written information.

Leadership

Develops workable implementation plans.

Communicates changes effectively.

Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.

Prepares and supports those affected by change.

Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Delegates work assignments.

Matches the responsibility to the person.

Gives authority to work independently.

Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.

Provides recognition for results.

Exhibits confidence in self and others.

Inspires and motivates others to perform well.

Effectively influences actions and opinions of others.

Inspires respect and trust.

Accepts feedback from others.

Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Displays passion and optimism.

Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.

Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities.

Makes self-available to staff.

Provides regular performance feedback.

Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.

Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external).

Fosters quality focus in others.

Improves processes, products, and services.

Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Displays passion and optimism.

Inspires respect and trust.

Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.

Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Organization

Understands business implications of decisions.

Displays orientation to profitability.

Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.

Aligns work with strategic goals.

Works within approved budget.

Develops and implements cost saving measures.

Contributes to profits and revenue.

Conserves organizational resources.

Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy.

Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Educates others on the value of diversity.

Promotes a harassment-free environment.

Builds a diverse workforce.

Treats people with respect.

Keeps commitments.

Inspires the trust of others.

Works with integrity and ethically.

Upholds organizational values.

Follows policies and procedures.

Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.

Supports organization's goals and values.

Benefits organization through outside activities.

Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals.

Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.

Analyzes market and competition.

Identifies external threats and opportunities.

Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Self-Management

Adapts to changes in the work environment.

Manages competing demands.

Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Is consistently at work and on time.

Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Takes responsibility for own actions.

Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Volunteers readily.

Undertakes self-development activities.

Seeks increased responsibilities.

Takes independent actions and calculated risks.

Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.

Asks for and offers help when needed.

Displays original thinking and creativity.

Meets challenges with resourcefulness.

Generates suggestions for improving work.

Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Displays willingness to make decisions.

Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.

Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

Makes timely decisions.

Sets and achieves challenging goals.

Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

Measures self against standard of excellence.

Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Prioritizes and plans work activities.

Uses time efficiently.

Plans for additional resources.

Sets goals and objectives.

Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.

Develops realistic action plans.

Approaches others in a tactful manner.

Reacts well under pressure.

Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Accepts responsibility for own actions.

Follows through on commitments.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Applies feedback to improve performance.

Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Meets productivity standards.

Completes work in timely manner.

Strives to increase productivity.

Works quickly.

Observes safety and security procedures.

Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.

Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Uses equipment and materials properly.

Language, Math and Reasoning

Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.  Ability to write reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING :

Must have Operating room technician training, Surgical Technologist course or Facility staff development for operating room technicians.

New hires will require certification if they had no experience in a surgical facility before July 1, 2013.

• Must have experience in Orthopedic Surgery
• Must have experience in Spine Surgery

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

COMPUTER SKILLS :

No computer skills required.

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must lift and / or move up to 30 pounds, up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

VISION REQUIREMENTS :

There are no special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This position works in an environment with moderate noise level. (Examples : business office with computers and printers, light traffic.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of radiation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to chemical hazards.

Note : Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.