OR Surgery Technician ASC

Surgical Technician

The Surgical Technician (uncertified or unlicensed) serves as a member of the surgical team, responds to patient needs, prepares / maintains resources (e.g., equipment, instruments, supplies) & provides safe, quality health care services & / or assistance for surgical procedures in accordance with level of experience, education, policies / procedures / protocols & standards.

Note:

"patients" refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customers, members

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture:
Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Work Focus:
Performs clinical care activities (direct or indirect) for patients within the "scope of practice" laws & training received;
Cares for patients safely by assisting in clinical care services or engaging in administrative activities (e.g., maintaining records or supplies) that enhance or improve coordination, preparation & flow of the care experience.

Process Focus:
Knows, understands & incorporates basic or essential area of practice (document, coordinate, communicate) & training standards.

Communication:
Uses clear, effective, respectful language & communication methods / means.

Environment:
Performs work in a safe, engaging, collaborative & supportive manner;
Influences the responsible use of resources;
Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)

Tech / Support II – assistive :
Unlicensed or uncertified role (direct healthcare) that supports the total peri-operative process;
Provides intra-operative patient care to patients as directed by the Director of Nursing / Medical Director / Quality Committee(s);
Anticipates surgeon's needs in the use of medical supplies, instrumentation & equipment availability & readiness;
Maintains a safe & clean operating room suite;
Assists & / or ensures documentation & detailed records are kept;
Performs essential duties & techniques appropriate to role / function / procedure;
Participates in quality improvement processes;
May serve as a resource (lead), role model & / or mentor.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED;
At least one (1) year experience in a health care or military medical setting;
Meets requirements for applicable state(s) of engagement.

Additional Qualifications (nice to have)

Current certification as a Surgical Technician from an accredited program

Physical & Mental Requirements & Working Conditions (General Summary)

• Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight, touch, sound & / or smell. Occasional
• Exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists & gases, biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.). Occasional
• Exposure to or subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions. Occasional
• Exposure to interruptions, shifting priorities & stressful situations. Occasional
• Ability to follow tasks through to completion, understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts, remember multiple tasks & regimens over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects. Frequent
• Ability to read small print, hear sounds & voice / speech patterns, give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person & / or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned)…