Cert Surgery Tech - Surgery - Supplemental

POSITION TITLE: Certified Surgery Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

Prepares surgical field, equipment/instrumentation, for surgical procedures; performs any assigned duties under the direction and supervision of a licensed registered nurse in accordance with AORN Standards of Practice, of Surgical Technologist Standards and other healthcare members as deemed necessary to ensure quality patient care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Scrub surgical procedures; ability to function on an emergency basis, collaboration with physicians.
• Assumes Surgical Scrub duties under the direction of the RN, AORN standards:
• Scrubs, gowns and gloves.
• Maintains sterile environment at all times during set up and procedure.
• Sets up table, instruments and supplies according to scheduled operation.
• Assists with the preparation and draping of patient.
• Assists and anticipates the needs of the Surgeon and use of instrumentation, sutures, sponges and supplies.
• Observes patient for changes in physical status and assists with emergency procedures as needed.
• Performs correct sponge, needle and instrument count with the circulating RN according to unit policy.
• Assists the circulating RN in care and labeling of surgical specimens.
• Assists in the application of dressings and casts.
• Assists with cleaning surgical suite after each case.
• Knowledge/safe use of medications on the surgical field.
• May assume circulating nurse duties as assigned, under the direction of the RN.
• Obtains all supplies needed by the patient, surgeon or anesthesiologist.
• Obtains special equipment when needed.
• Maintains correct positioning of patient during case.
• Assists with moving patients from surgical table as needed.
• Maintains hospital and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and adherence to OSHA Safety Policies and Universal Precautions.
• Effective response in emergency surgical situations.
• Maintains effective working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to change rapidly. Flexibility in staffing/emergency standby to meet patient needs.
• Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the organization. This will be apparent by ongoing completion of any or all of the following: proficiency testing, skill demonstration, practice of core standards for service excellence, and documentation review.

MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

Completion of a formal Operating Room Technician course and 1 year previous surgical experience; Basic understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Medium to heavy physical demands. Knowledge of and efficiently operate all equipment used. Ability to stand within limited area most of the working shift. Ability to stoop frequently; push/pull up to 100 pounds frequently, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Possess excellent eye/hand coordination; work under stress and constant time demands. Ability to work within a controlled traffic pattern. Able to provide quality care on an emergency basis to ensure quality patient care.