Surgical Tech PRN

JOB SUMMARY:

To scrub and assist the surgeon on all operative cases. Must have special knowledge of individualized cases and physician’s preferences with the aid of a preference card.

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology OR 2 years experience

Current CPR certification

In which progressive leadership, administrative and clinical competencies have been demonstrated, preferably with a minimum two years in the operating room. Management experience desirable. Current certification in BCLA or ability/commitment to achievement of certification within 60 days of employment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to move upper extremities within full range of motion as well as stoop and bend at 90 degrees. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The exposure risk to blood borne pathogens is great.

Speaking voice that has good quality and tone; speech that is understandable. Additional

language desirable.

Assists in assessing the physical and environmental needs of the patient and participates in planning perioperative care.

• ____A. Ensures patient comfort and safety measures are maintained.
• ____B. Anticipates special needs, equipment and supplies for the patient relative to an accurate physical assessment of the patient by a nurse.
• ____C. Assists in preparing the operative suite for surgery, checking supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.
• ____D. Assists in cleaning the operating room between cases, as necessary.
• ____E. Ensures availability of adequate supplies and instruments for posted cases and assists in opening room in a sterile fashion.
• ____F. Utilizes surgeon preference cards to check with each case and updates as needed.

Assists in implementation of patient care plans.

• ____A. Assists the surgeon during a surgical procedure with a high degree of efficiency, physician and patient needs during the case.
• ____B. Recognizes the need and obtains assistance for the initiation of emergency measures.
• ____C. Assures that the contaminated case routine is followed according to written policy.
• ____D. Assists in draping to provide a sterile field.
• ____E. Conscientiously observes and reports any breaks in sterile technique to the attending surgeon and R.N. circulator.
• ____F. Ensures that surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings.
• ____G. Assures that sponge, needle, and instrument counts are correct before the patient leaves the operating room.
• ____H. Utilizes non-chargeable items in a cost effective manner.
• ____I. Assists in moving patient to stretcher after case.
• ____J. Maintains a clean and orderly environment within the operative suite.
• ____K. Provides specimens to circulating nurse, identifying tissue and site of specimen.
• ____L. Assists circulating nurse during local procedures as assigned.

Assists in the daily maintenance of the department.

• ____A. Restocks assigned room at the end of each day.
• ____B. Helps to restock sterile supply room as needed.
• ____C. Pulls cases for the next scheduled day as needed.
• ____D. Assists in completing monthly work assignment sheet.

Utilizes interpersonal skill in an effective manner.

• ____A. Assists in orienting new staff members to the unit.
• ____B. Maintains good relationships and communicates well with patients, families, staff and physicians.
• ____C. Communicates with and provides assistance for surgeons and other personnel in a kind and courteous manner.
• ____D. Follows chain of command regarding intra- or interdepartmental problems.
• ____E. Shares knowledge with co-workers through open communication and continuous…