Surgical Technologists - 1202 Ortho - Full-Time

Purpose :

To support the ASC Department in providing patient care by being responsible for the instruments in the operating room and supplying assistance.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• PhilosophySupports the facility's ideology, mission, goals and objectivesPerforms in accordance with the facility's policies and proceduresFollows the facility's Standards for Ethical Business ConductConducts oneself as a positive role model and team memberCognizant of patient's rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job dutiesParticipatesinfacility committees,meetings,inservices, and activities
• CommunicationCommunicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workersInteractionswith others are positive, respectful, and considerateDisplaystheabilitytocomprehendandinterpret verbal orders and directionDisplays skill in oral and written communication techniques
• Financial PracticesUtilizes facility resources appropriately avoiding wasteful practicesReportswastefulpracticesAnalyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements
• Compliance ProgramContributes to the progress and development of the organization 's adopted Compliance ProgramPerforms according to established compliance policies and procedures
• PerformanceImprovementProgramContributestotheprogressand development of the organization's adopted Performance Improvement ProgramPerformsaccordingtoestablishedperformanceimprovement policies and procedures
• Safety / RiskManagement ProgramAdheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilitiesReports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy and procedure noncompliance to the Safety Officer or other designated person
• ProfessionalCompetenceMaintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiencesContributes to growth and education of staff by sharing knowledge gained in continuing educationMaintains membership in relevant professional organizationsSeeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities Open to suggestions and recommendations
• DutiesPerforms specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedureAssembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cardsInspects equipment for proper working conditionFollows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating / procedure room proceduresAdheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedureArranges instruments according to routine for given procedureConfirms that instruments work availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delaysReports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policyCorrectly utilizes, cares for, cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment as directedHandles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safetyAssists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedureAssists in work area by cleaning, storing, packaging and sterilizing instrumentsAssists in storing and stocking of supplies as and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cardsResponds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physicianDocuments patient care records and other forms according to facility policies and proceduresAccurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status

Other Duties :

As assigned by manager.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

Surgical Technology Certification within 6 months of hire

High school graduate or GED certification

Surgical technician course completion

Strong ethical and moral character references

Preferred :

Associate degree in surgical technology

Two years previous Operating Room experience

ASC experience

ADA Physical Demands :

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs / day) Occasionally (0.6 2.5 hrs / day) Frequently (2.6 5.5 hrs / day) Continuously (5.6 8.0 hrs / day)

Physical Demand

Required?

Frequency

Standing

Continuously

Sitting

Frequently

Walking

Occasionally

Kneeling / Crouching

Frequently

Lifting

Frequently

Surgical Technician Competencies

General

• Customer Service
• Professionalism / Integrity / Responsibility
• Teamwork / Process Focus
• Dependability / Punctuality
• Interpersonal Relationships / Communication
• Judgment / Decision Making / Problem Solving
• Quality / Quantity
• Initiative
• Safety / Housekeeping
• Organizational Skills / Time Management
• Sterile Procedures
30+ days ago