Overview
To be part
of our organization, every employee should understand and share in
the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These
values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and
compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and
professionals, every day.
Assists With Care Of
The Patient Throughout The Perioperative Experience. Performs Scrub
And Related Duties With A Registered Nurse. Is Responsible For The
Immediate Sterile Field And Instrumentation. Assists With
Preparation, Maintenance And Cleanup Of Supplies And Equipment.
Responsible For Sterilization Of Equipment And Instruments When
Necessary. Prepares Operating Room For Surgical Procedures.
Provides Assistance To Nursing And Anesthesia Staff. Assists With
Inventory Management As Well As Equipment Maintenance. Provides Any
Supportive Duties That May Be Necessary For The Efficient,
Effective, Productive Provision Of Patient Care And Department
Flow.
EEO / AA / Disability / Veteran
Responsibilities
1. Implements Actions To
Maintain A Safe Environment For The Patient To Include But Not
Limited To : 2.
Positioning
3. ?Time
Out?
4. Medication
Management
5. Prevention Of Nosocomial
Infection
6. Implements Actions To Prevent
Patient Injury From : Positioning, Extraneous Objects, Medications,
Infection, Chemical / Physical / Electrical Hazards.
7. Demonstrates Knowledge Of All Skills And
Principles Necessary In The Role (I.E. Asepsis, Hazmat, Blood Borne
Pathogens.
8. Prepares And Organizes Materials
Recognizing Special Needs Of Patient, Procedure And / Or Surgeon.
9. Assist In Room Preparation When Required.
10. Checks And Maintains Department Equipment
And Supplies.
11. Safely Operates All
Equipment According To Manufacturer Specifications. Insures All
Necessary Instrumentation And Equipment Are In Working Order.
12. Implements Case Breakdown Procedure
Insuring Minimal Downtime Between Cases / Assists In Room Turnover.
13. Demonstrates Clinical And Technical Skills
According To Established Standards Of Practice.
14. Meets Performance Expectations For
Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And
Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
15. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or
Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Asc.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
High
School Diploma Or Equivalent required. Graduate Of Approved School
Of Allied Health Or Surgical Technology required. Cpr Certification
Required.
EXPERIENCE
Operating
Room Experience Preferred.
LICENSURE
BLS
Required.
SPECIAL
SKILLS
National Certification Required within 18
months of hire.
YNHHS Requisition
ID
75390
Certified Surgical Technician • Concord, NY, US