Surgical Tech-PRN

Overview

The following information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained. Essential functions may change based on organizational need.

Responsible for handling of instruments and functions as a scrub tech. Responsible for meeting the established standards of practice in the operating room under direction of the Outpatient Surgical Center Administrator and Charge Nurse.

• Completes daily assignment in accordance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Works effectively as an operating room staff member and communicates all pertinent information regarding patient status to Circulating Nurse or Director.
• Utilizes opportunities for acquiring additional education to maintain and improve skills.
• Participates in in-service programs, nursing committees and staff meetings.
• Uses and maintains supplies/equipment efficiently and in a cost-effective manner. Collaboratively reviews charges to be submitted.
• Promotes harmonious relationships and favorable attitudes among the healthcare team.
• Supports and adheres to administrative and nursing service policies and procedures.
• Assist with orientation of new employees, and responsible for in-service training programs regarding new procedures and equipment as needed.
• Conforms to hospital dress code and operating room dress code.
• Assists with transferring patients from operating room table to cart or bed.
• Prepares surgical suite for surgical case in-regards to preference cards, surgeons’ requests and patients’ special needs, including pulling cases per surgery schedule.
• Assists surgeon during surgery. Functions appropriately according to Surgical Technician skills list in all specialties.
• Remains knowledgeable as to the location, quantity of supplies and equipment in the operating room. Reports any unusual occurrences/incidents to Director and fills out appropriate forms.
• Certifies with Circulating Nurse correctness of sponge, needle and instrument counts according to operating room policies and procedures.
• Reports any unusual occurrences/incidents to Director and fills out appropriate form.
• Assists with cleanup of operating room and preparation for the next case (scheduled or emergency) according to OR policies and procedures.
• Ensures a clean safe environment conducive to patients’ well-being and privacy.
• Assists with reprocessing of supplies and instruments according to OR policies and procedures. Knowledgeable in and maintains aseptic technique.
• Acts rapidly and effectively, follows hospital policies and procedures in any emergency situation. May function as a second circulator under the direction of the Circulating Nurse or Director.
• Reviews all Personnel and Departmental policies on a bi-annual basis.
• Works as a Special Procedure Room Assistant with the following duties:
  • Assists in care, handling, maintenance and disinfection of supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Knows location, purpose and use of all equipment and supplies.
  • Conserves use of supplies to ensure cost efficient quality of care.
  • Maintains and stocks the procedure room and supply carts.
  • Checks for adequate supplies and orders supplies following ordering policies.
  • Assists in the troubleshooting of equipment and calling appropriate resources if necessary for loaner equipment.
  • Brings all supplies and equipment needed per the scheduled procedure from Central Supply to the Special Procedure Room.
  • Sets up the case per best practice protocols and expectations. Troubleshoots any potential problems and communicates with the registered nurse.
  • Transports the specimen/s to the lab.
  • Discards disposables and suction contents in appropriate containers for blood-borne contamination at the end of the procedure.
  • Cleans the scope per manufacturer’s instructions for use and the organization’s infection control standards, checks for leaks before and again after processing and places in scope processor.
  • Logs patients in Special Procedure Room register.
  • Makes sure appropriate chart forms are stocked in the Special Procedure Room (SPR).
• Displays proper…