Certified Surgical Tech -PRN

JOB TITLE

Surgical Tech/Certified Surgical Tech/LPN Scrub Tech

JOB CODE: 5537

JOB

HOURS:

Various Shifts & On Call Shifts

Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals with specialized education who function as members of the surgical team in the role of scrub person. LPN Scrub Techs are LPN that receive on-the-job training. In collaboration with the surgical team members providing surgical care to patients, they ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

They will work within their scope of practice.

The Surgical Technologist reports directly to the RN circulator, charge nurse and/or team leader.

• Education: Graduate of Surgical Technologist program accredited through ARC/STSA or LPN with on-the-job training.
• Licensure/Certification: Must have a valid, current MO Scrub Technologist Diploma;
  Certified Scrub Tech or MO LPN License. BLS certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Work Experience: Successful completion of hospital orientation.

• Demonstrate support for organizational and departmental mission.
• Support and demonstrate knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
• Foster and promote teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
• Work to resolve conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co‑worker.
• Display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
• Build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
• Exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and take personal accountabilities for all actions in carrying out job duties.
• Be customer focused and committed to quality and process improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
• Possess and display strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for the position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
• Possess a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills to deliver the best possible care for customers.

• Direct patient contact, possible exposure to infections, communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.
• Occasionally exposed to radiation and electromechanical hazards.
• Work indoors in well‑lighted and ventilated environment.
• Handle emergency or crisis situations.
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Comply with ADA guidelines.
• Provide on‑call response time as dictated per unit policy.