Surgical Technician

This is a full time Surgical Technologist position in our Greater Dayton surgery center.

The hours Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Quarterly Bonus Opportunity!

Excellent benefits:
Medical, dental,  vision, prescription, paid maternity & paternity leave, 401K w/ match, PTO, tuition assistance,  life insurance, Long Term and Short Term disability, Flexible Spending for Healthcare,  Dependent Care & Commuter Expenses
** PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
** Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the USV/FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and USV/FMS policy requirements.

Under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager or Chief Radiology Technologist, performs scrub and circulating duties during interventional procedures according to USV/FMS policies and procedures. Assists with preparation of procedure room, inventory of supplies and stocking of supplies in the procedure room and stock room.
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* PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Assists with the maintenance and setting up of the procedure room in compliance with FMCNA/USV policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
* Stocks procedure room and procedure trays with all needed supplies and interventional equipment prior to procedure.
* Cleans the procedure room including the equipment and machinery post procedure.
* May assist with preparing the patient for the surgical procedure by positioning, shaving and prepping.
* Performs additional tasks as designated by Physician, practicing in compliance with state regulations
* Prepares and administers medications within the scope of practice and state regulations
* Performs patient transfers and positioning of patients and transports patient to and from procedure room.
* Acts as scrub assistant assisting the physician during interventional procedures under fluoroscopy; maintaining a sterile technique according to the established company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
* Draws up intravenous medication and labels as per Medication Labeling Policy, and Medication in the Sterile Field Competency.
* Performs circulating duties in the procedure room.
* Complies with HIPAA policies and standards in regards to patient confidentiality.
* Assists with maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics. Ensures all areas are clean, sanitary and safe on a daily basis Ensures all facility equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment on a daily basis before and after procedures.
* May perform minor equipment repairs and general upkeep. Communicate problems to supervisor and document issues in the communications log.
* Assists with disposal of hazardous waste materials, dirty linen and rugs.
* May assist with instrument sterilization and packaging of surgical instruments.
* Assists with preparing, organizing, and efficiently utilizing supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
* Provides outstanding quality of patient care by supporting and driving USV quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of USV/FMS CQI tools.
* Assists with implementing USV quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve USV quality standards.
* Maintains integrity of medical records and other USV administrative and operational records.
* Complies with all data collection and auditing activities.
* Provides clerical and practical support to physicians and staff:
* Works with the physicians and staff to have all necessary instruments and equipment are on hand.
* May print images and send to the physician.
* May assist with training and orienting new employees on the medical equipment.
* Files paperwork in patient files according to policies and procedures.
* Assists with inventory, ordering of supplies and re-stocking of  supplies.
* May process x-ray images after acquisitions.
* May archive patient images to a CD or DVD to comply with USV policies and procedures for patient medical records and state regulations.
* Participates in all facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any…