Surgical Technician

Primary Location

Liberty LA

Liberty Surgery

Day (United States of America)

Full time

36

0.9

Regular

• Patient Care -Personally accountable for providing patient and employee safety at all times. Utilizes safe practices and procedures in surgical patient care. Assists co-workers in resolution, and identifies, mitigates, and escalates potential patient and employee safety issues. Reviews surgery plan and appropriately prepares for procedure utilizing advanced knowwledge. Contacts Perioperative Coordinators and/or Lead Certified Surgical Technologist if additions and/or changes need to be made.
  
  Demonstrates understanding of advanced technical skill required to provide care to patients and families and the ability to effectively perform the skills. Independently scrubs surgical procedures in all surgical specialties. Applies knowledge and skills to work in any general or speciality service. Demonstrates ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Demonstrates the ability to make appropriate decisions, prioritize planned and unplanned events and mitigate potential/actual problems.
  
  Procedure preparation is focused on cost effective provision of supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care with positive outcomes. Anticipates instrument, supply, and implant needs based on knowledge and prior experience. Participates in orientation and training programs to attain competency in complex cases and procedures. Applies advanced knowledge of technology, computers, electrical safety, and robotic equipment as applicable to procedure type.
  
  Mentors others in equipment safety and knowledge. Applies advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pharmacology / Specialty of whole organ transplantation, vascular system/structures for optimum surgical patient care. Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures.

• Leadership & Development -Engages in safety culture with active participation in regulatory requirements and patient safety huddles. Mentors co-workers about best practices for surgical patient care. Monitors and complies with safety practices. Sustains understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards and expected safety practices. Supports leadership by monitoring expected standards and requirements. Supports shared governance activities and participates in unit recycling opportunities.
  
  Engages in process improvement activities with team and collects data. Ensures individual certification and other unit/hospital requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Active involvement in one departmental committee. Accurately identifies one's competence, using this knowledge to identify related resources. Seeks feedback from others as well as opportunities to update job knowledge and changing behavior in response to feedback and experience.
  
  Engages in professional development to promote safe patient care. Works with Educators to coordinate training, preceptor to orientees/students in the scrub position.

• Collaboration -Uses shared decision making;
  Engages in multidisciplinary team process, actively participating in effective problem solving, collegial learning and pursuit of best practice. Utilizes escalation plan when necessary, participates in patient situational awareness. Mentors others to utilize safe practice while utilizing safe practices. Deals with conflicts directly, constructively and tactfully, seeks leadership assistance when necessary. Assists others with mitigation/resolution to conflict. Supports, promotes and mentors others to maintain an atmosphere of cooperation, respect and trust within the team.
  
  Collaborates and is responsive to…