Surgical Tech II - Surgery

Position: Surgical Tech II - Surgery - Full Time - Days
* Completing surgical scrub according to policy.
* Performs scrub duties in an accurate, concise and timely manner.
* Wears appropriate personal protective apparel (PPA) and follows standard and policy for attire in the operating room.
* Organizes and maintains sterile instruments and supplies in organized manner.
* Performs counts according to facility policy and procedure during procedure and hand-off situations.
* Assisting with draping sterile field according to standard.
* Watches progress of the operation and anticipates needs of team members.
* Disassembles instruments and equipment, transports to processing department.
* Assists with cleaning room and prepares for subsequent procedure.
* Base knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care.
* Principles of computer science, electricity and robotics as needed for surgical patient care.
* Principles of sterile technique during the surgical procedure.
* Demonstrates awareness of, and participation in performance improvement activities.
* Reports potential performance improvement problems, to coordinators, core nurse and service leader, assists in problem solving.
* Maintains compliance with department call requirements, adjusts hours to meet patient services.
* Eligible to seat preceptor training and serve as a mentor.
* Collaborates with specialty coordinator and Staff Development Nurse on completion of orientation processes including orientation map, core competencies and assignments.
* Documents ongoing process of orienting staff and assists in mentoring.
* Participates in orientation of team members to new equipment and supplies.
* Achieves or maintains certification in profession, Certified Surgical Technologist.
* Conducts need assessments.
* Conducts one on one and group training.
* Is knowledgeable of equipment used in surgical procedures, their, reference manuals, and resources for consultation.
* Performs clinical preceptor role for specialty service and follows core competency outline.
* Collaborates with appropriate Core Coordinator, and/or Resource Coordinator regarding assignments of students and orientees and documents progress or concerns.
* Documents on core competencies, records orientees/students' progress, and suggests improvements and additional learning needs.
* Collaborates with L&D and HROB Core Coordinator on completion of core competencies for specialty service. Provides care and is able to provide intervention for all patient populations.
* Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program required.
* Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory education requirement.
* 2 or more years of current operating room experience preferred or a Certified Surgical Tech that meets the level one criteria required to be a Surgical Tech II.
* New graduates interviews accepted, Would start out as a Surgical Tech I until qualifies to move into a Surgical Tech II
* Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
* BLS required at time of hire for this position.
* Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification preferred.
* Ability to perform mathematical computations.
* Skilled in promoting positive relations when interacting with patients or other customers.
* Requires working with multiple activities and dividing time and attention to a variety of demands and working irregular hours.
* Ability to work in a team environment and solve problems in a diplomatic fashion.
* Oral and written communication with staff, patients, visitors, physicians and other departments.
#J-18808-Ljbffr