PRN SURGERY TECHNOLOGIST-NON CERTIFIED

Description

 POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Scrub Technologist Supervised by: RN; Nurse Manager

Job Summary: Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in performance improvement activities.

Demonstrates   Competency in the Following Areas:

Interacts professionally with patient   and family.

Provides patient with explanations   and verbal reassurance, as necessary.

Notifies appropriate licensed staff   when patient complains of pain.

Adapts procedures to meet individual needs   of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for   treatment.

Prepares room in a timely manner with   all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each   individual surgical procedure.

Demonstrates competence in care of   specimens and accurately handles specimens at all times.

Assists in positioning, prepping and   draping of patients for surgical procedures.

Accurately completes operating room   counts (instruments, sponges, needles); follows proper procedure in the event   of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to Circulating RN and surgeon   and/or corrects immediately.

Carries out medical/surgical asepsis   during treatments/procedures.

Maintains safe environment for   patient, co-workers and self, per hospital policies and procedures.

Checks all equipment/instruments   needed, prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.

Protects patient’s sensitivities and   right to privacy; closely observes patient with minimal disturbance.

Treats patients and their families   with respect and dignity. Identifies   and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of   patients and their families.

Follows aseptic technique, when   opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures.

Performs all aspects of patient care   in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of   medical/health care errors.

Supports and maintains a culture of   safety and quality.

Sets up, scrubs and prepares for   procedures at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time.

Always maintains an orderly and   sterile instrument table for the purpose of efficiency; follows department   standard set up.

Anticipates needs of surgeon during   intraoperative phase.

Cleans and prepares rooms between   procedures and after last case; restocks supplies, when necessary and   organizes effectively for end-of-case clean up.

Is fully responsible for care of   instruments/equipment during intra/postoperative phase, including cleaning   and processing of instruments.

Follows written procedures for steam   sterilization; knows responsibilities and the necessity for chemical and   biological monitoring.

Consults with other staff members,   when in question or unfamiliar with equipment or procedure.

Regularly collaborates with other   members of the nursing team, in order to maintain equipment and supplies for   surgical procedures.

Establishes and maintains effective   communication and good working relationship with co-workers for the patient’s   benefit.

Requirements

Professional    Requirements:

Adheres to dress code, appearance is   neat and clean.

Completes annual education   requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Maintains patient confidentiality at   all times.

Reports to work on time and as   scheduled, completes work within designated time.

Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.

Completes inservices and returns in a   timely fashion.

Attends annual review and department  inservices, as scheduled.

Attends 12 staff meetings, or reads and returns monthly staff meeting minutes.

Represents the organization in a   positive and professional manner.

Actively participates in performance   improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Complies with all organizational   policies regarding ethical business practices.

Regulatory Requirements:

· Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.

· Preferred Grad