Surgical Technician

City/State:
Nyack, New York Department:
Operating Room_2 Bargaining Unit: NH- CWA

Work Shift:

Night Work Days: EVENINGS VARY Scheduled

Hours:

11 PM-7:30 AM Scheduled Daily

Hours:

10 HOURS Hours Per Pay Period: 20 Hourly Rate/Range: $31.00 - $39.00 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

Operating Room:
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse performs a variety of technical and routine tasks to facilitate the care of the patient undergoing surgery.

Labor & Delivery:
The Surgical Technician assists in the care of patients in the Labor and Delivery area and the Obstetrical Operating Room, which includes the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and un-sterile supplies and equipment. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse is responsible for performing individually assigned patient care activities based upon established patient care policies and procedures and routine tasks essential for upkeep of obstetrical area.

Essential Functions

Operating Room:

C. Job Specific Contacts
1. General Contacts:
Registered Nurses, MDs, patients, visitors and other department personnel. 2. Job Provides Direction to: N/A

D. Environment and Demands
1. Environmental Demands:
2. Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity:
On feet more than 75% of day- good hand/eye coordination. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to take assigned call as required. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills

B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN:
Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospital

C. JOB SPECIFIC

COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities.

1. Develops an individualized plan of care for each surgical patient in conjunction with the RN which reflects ability to set priorities, ability to determine appropriate resources for each procedure.
2. Demonstrates competency to deliver direct/indirect patient care in all specialties.
3. Reporting information such as sponge count and specimens retrieved to assure continuity of care.
4. Maintains the integrity of the aseptic environment. Document on addendum age specific competency. Part II:
Employee Performance Standards

A. CUSTOMER SERVICE:
1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer.
2. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs.
3. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action.
4. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors.
5. Provides escort to customers when necessary.

B. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT:
1. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes.
2. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge.
3. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements.
4. Participates in annual competency assessment.

C. BUDGET:
1. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies.
2. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment.

D. PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.

Labor & Delivery:

C. Job Specific Contacts
1. General Contacts:
Patients, Families, Physicians, Midwives, RN’s, PCA’s, AA’s, other departments 2. Job Provides Direction to:

D. Environment and Demands
1. Environmental Demands:
2. Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity:
Job involves lifting, bending, walking, standing and pushing. On feet most of the day. Requires ability to work rapidly under stressful situations with many interruptions. Ability to maintain global view and work on many tasks at one time. Organizational and planning skills that allow flexibility and adaptability of work performance. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN:
Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospital

C. JOB SPECIFIC

COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities.

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