Job Details
Description
Job Summary : Works with the perioperative team, under the supervision of the nursing staff, in providing safe and effective care to the surgical patient.
Is responsible for maintaining instrumentation, maintaining equipment, stocking of supplies, cleaning of the department, and coordinating cleaning / preparation / sterilization of instrumentation in the Sterile Processing department.
Service and Quality Standards :
Service
Is Customer focused
Anticipates customer needs
Adheres to customer service standards
Is Competent, caring and compassionate
Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect
Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior
to customers and coworkers
People
Is conversation conscious
Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information
Is positive in interactions with others
Is courteous and respectful
Promotes a harassment free environment
Inspires the trust of others
Acts in accordance with Anderson Surgery Center policies and code of conduct
Quality
Is excellent in patient care and service
Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation
Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback
Is safety conscious
Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives
Is involved with improvement efforts
Supports performance improvement
Seeks ways to improve systems and services
Shows commitment to improvement efforts
Meets mandatory educational requirements
Growth
Is a loyal ambassador
Demonstrates commitment to Anderson Healthcare’s mission and vision
Is active and involved
Supports Anderson Surgery Center initiatives
Champions innovation and supports change
Is a positive role model
Fosters team cooperation
Finance
Is a good steward of Anderson Surgery Center resources
Develops / uses efficient work methods
Is cost effective
Conserves organizational resources
Job Responsibilities :
- Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical and religious diversity.
- Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to all populations.
- Exhibits responsibility for departmental and personal work schedules.
- Maintains current knowledge and practice of Anderson Surgery Center policies and procedures.
- Conducts self in a professional manner.
- Demonstrates the principles of surgical aseptic technique by following policy and procedures.
- Engages in activities to expand and / or enhance the professional role, which includes integration of research and evidence based practice.
- Performs patient care in a safe and effective manner.
- Appropriately sets up operating rooms with equipment and supplies for procedures and obtains additional supplies / equipment for the procedure according to physician’s preference cards.
- Facilitates interventions in accordance with patient’s established plan of care and provides appropriate interventions for the patient undergoing surgical intervention.
- Follows policy and procedures for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization of scopes and instruments.
- Follows policy and procedure for environmental cleaning and housekeeping.
- Follows policy and procedure for supply management within the Anderson Surgery Center.
- Stocks patient rooms daily and as needed to assure all necessary supplies are available before patient enters the room.
- Works with the perioperative team to build and maintain provider preference cards.
- Cross training as needed within other areas of the Anderson Surgery Center.
- Other duties may be assigned by the Surgery Center Director as necessary to facilitate the
functions of Anderson Surgery Center. Work hours or shifts may be changed as necessary in order to provide adequate staffing for the department.
Qualifications
Education Requirements and Other Requirements :
Education Level : High school diploma or equivalent. Surgical Technology diploma from an accredited program or documented on-the-job training program
Certification / Licensure : CPR Certification from American Heart Association. Certified Surgical Technologist preferred.
Experience Requirements : One year surgical technician experience preferred.
Working Conditions : Exposure Category I : Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category I tasks.
Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
Physical Activity :
NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%
Lift / Carry X
Push / Pull X
Reach Overhead X
Climb X
Squat / Bend / Kneel X
Sit X
Stand X
Walk / Move About X
The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and Anderson Surgery Center has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.