Surgical Technologist II - CVOR - Eligible

CVOR Surgical Technologist II

Job Profile Summary

​This role focuses onprovidingmedical and clinical support services to  addition, this role focuses on performing the following Surgical Services duties:
Responsible for medical services involving the excision or incision of a patient's body, such as interventional pain management and other procedures. This position also works toprovidea safe environment for patients undergoing invasive procedures or surgery.

A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience.

This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs.

An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education.

Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

This position is a proficient Surgical Technician who practices under the supervision of the surgical team in the Operating Room to deliver patient care throughout the perioperative experience.

Assists the Surgeon during surgery byprovidingtheappropriate instrument sand inmaintainingand organizing operating room equipment.

Performs according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, andobjectivesof the department and hospital.

Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Before July 1, 2013, employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility;
OR
Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the military;
OR
Graduated from an accredited Surgical Tech Program.
3. If employed as a Surgical Technologist after July 1, 2013, Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is required.

4. 12 Months to Less than 3 Years of healthcare experience.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Duties and Responsibilities:Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of workandare not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

Other dutiesand responsibilities may be assigned.

1.Functions in a professional manner as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures.

2.Maintains strict aseptic technique during set-up, patient draping and during surgical procedure.

3.Scrubs on surgical cases,participates in surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon,participating in surgical counts.

4.Selects and prepares the appropriate instruments,supplies and equipment forsurgicalcases.

5.Performs related activities under thedirectionof the surgeon.

6.Performs all counts with the circulating nurse according to Operating Room policy.

7.Manages all intraoperative medications in accordance with Operating Room policy.

8.Manages surgical specimens according to Physician's orders and Hospital policy.

9.Follows Operating Room procedures for the proper decontamination of instrumentation, equipment, and room turnover.

10.Assists in the positioning,movingand transporting of patients as needed.

11.Reports equipment and supply problems to the Charge Nurse, Service Lead or Clinical Nursing Director as needed.

12.When notparticipatingonsurgical cases,assists with positioning obtaining needed items during surgery andassistsin room turnover activities.

13.Participates in Operating Room activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, orientation of new personnel and emergency preparedness.

14.Remains knowledgeable about service specific equipment ensuring safe and efficient utilization.

15.Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment.

16.Performs the role of Preceptor for staff in training.

17.Assists in orientation of new personnel (i.e.aides, orderlies, technicians, nurses, etc.) to the protocols, policies,rulesand regulations of the Operating Suite.

18.Re…