SURGICAL TECHNICIAN-FULL TIME

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Paramus, New Jersey, United States
Full-time

Discusses plan of care with assigned team each morning (including anesthesiologist) to identify and correct problems; assists in the preparation of the patient pr, intra, and postoperative phases as schedule permits.

Demonstrates competence to scrub on all types of surgical procedures; performs tasks requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of the circulating RN.

Assists in setting up the room for procedure at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time, unless otherwise directed by the circulating nurse of PCM;

checks all equipment / instruments prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning; assembles needed supplies using preference cards.

Assists with all Endoscopy procedures(i.e EGD, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Rectograde Cholangio-Pancreatography(ERCP), Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy(PEG) & Broncoscopy, & TEE).

Assist with Electroconvulsive Therapy procedures and special projects as assigned.

Orders and maintains anesthesia supplies (including carts) working closely with the Director of Anesthesia and / or designee in identifying other anesthesia needs.

Compiles and processes O.R. records into log book, processes sterilization records and anesthesia log as appropriate.

Orders O.R. materials from Central Supply and Storeroom regularly; keeps assigned Procedure Rooms and carts stocked with supplies;

checks expiration dates of OR supplies / packages and instrumentation.

Follows written procedures for sterilization (steam sterilization and Steris machines); knows the responsibilities and the necessity for chemical and biological monitoring.

Participates in meetings, continuing education, in-service programs and educational workshops as required (mandatory and yearly hospital and departmental educational plans).

Attends monthly unit meetings.

Customer Service : respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness.

All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

30+ days ago
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