Surgical Technician - Operating Room -Per Diem Job City of Corning New York USA,Healthcare

Location: City of Corning

Some call will be required.

Position Summary:

Participates in surgical procedures, assists the registered nurse in‑patient care, maintains aseptic technique, prepares sterile and non‑sterile supplies and equipment. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon as required.

Education, License & Cert:

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician School, or LPN with a current license in the state of practice, or completion of a completed and appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United Sates Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred.

Subject to state specific grandfather clauses, candidate may be exempt from degree requirement.

Experience:

Experience preferred, but may be trained on‑the‑job, if recent graduate. Must have general knowledge of surgical procedures and draw specialized training from working with physician or physicians on the job.

Essential Functions:

1. Completion of hospital and department specific orientation.
2. Perform basic aseptic technique in accordance to policy and procedure of Corning Hospital.
3. Basic knowledge of instrumentation for minor cases.
4. Scrub minor cases alone.
5. Working knowledge of electrocautery, suction apparatus, surgical tables, autoclave and steris processes and patient safety principles in the OR.
6. Knowledge of surgical anatomy for each case scrubbed.
7. Know surgical terminology specific to each case scrubbed.
8. Knowledge of standard precaution guidelines of Corning Hospital.
9. Knowledge of instrumentation for all cases.
10. Scrub all cases offered in the Operating Room.
11. Knowledge of the use of specialty equipment, i.e.: ophthalmology microscope, laser, video endoscopy equipment, fracture table).
12. Certification as an OR technician recommended.
13. Functions in an “on call” capacity when assigned.
14. Becomes proficient in a surgical specialty to maintain equipment, order supplies and perform inservice training for OR staff as requested.

Other Duties:

1. Participates in patient care under the supervision of the surgeon, professional nurse and anesthesiologist.
2. Is authorized to access secured storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties.
3. Assists in the care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment.
4. Works with Central Supply staff to ensure sterility of equipment.
5. Performs supportive functions related to surgical procedures following principles of sterile technique.
6. Follows Standard Precautions and utilizes disease specific precaution guidelines as per CDC guidelines.
7. Utilizes and maintains surgical instruments according to manufacturer’s recommendations and department guidelines.
8. Follows hospital safety guidelines.
9. Follows all hospital Policies and Procedures.
10. Participates and actively supports PI activities.
11. Maintains biannual CPR.
12. Completes annual education update.
13. Attends and participates in Staff Development meetings.
14. Completes at least 12 hours continuing education annually.
15. Maintains certification, if applicable.
16. Assists in orientation of new personnel to the department as well as developing skills of other staff members when requested or appropriate.
17. Completes in‑services and self‑learn education programs as required.
18. Rotates as needed on all shifts and days as requested; regularly demonstrates flexibility on an “on‑call” basis.
19. Demonstrates good judgement and planning when responding to requests or questions while interacting with physicians, patients, and families.
20. Responds to schedule/assignment changes quickly.
21. Consistently shows good judgement by showing an appreciation of cost and quality.
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