Surgical Technologist; Flint Hills - Operating & Recovery - PRN

Shift

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

0

Part time

Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

The scrub Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after the surgical procedure. They have an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon. They have the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and are constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

• Associate's Degree Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program, 6 months surgical tech experience in lieu of education. Required

• 6 months of recent surgical technologist experience in the operating room. Graduation from a Surgical Technologist Program may be used in lieu of experience. Required

• Fosters positive working relationships with all health care customers. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates awareness of self-responsibility for own practice. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates cost effectiveness in use of supplies and equipment. (Required proficiency)

• Certified Surgical Technologist - AST Preferred or
• Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA Preferred

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. Anticipates problem areas and adjusts instrumentation to individual patient. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to patient entry. Cleans and prepares instruments for transport to decontamination.
• Assists team members to place and position patient on O.R. table. Performs surgical scrubs, gowning, and gloving appropriately. Helps in draping the sterile field.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique and promptly reports any compromise. Performs surgical scrubs, gowning, and gloving appropriately.
• Mixes and labels all medications under the supervision of the RN Circulator. Performs appropriate counts with the RN Circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs tasks as directed by surgeon during the operation. Wound closure is specific to Certified First Assistant (CFA) duties and is referenced to the Certified First Assistant (CFA) job description.
• Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
• Attends to proper care and handling of specimens while they are on the sterile field.
• Places sterile dressings on patient following surgery.

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Position is Patient Facing

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

• On-Site;
  No Remote

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility

• Balancing:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor):
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand):
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Kneeling:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 100 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pulling:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours…