Certified Surgical Technologist

Department:

37703 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Surgery Room

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full time

Hours 1400-2030

Some Call Required

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs duties in the scrub role as assigned.
  •     1)Completely prepares sterile field in a timely manner; maintains the sterile field and boundaries prior to and during procedure.
  •     2)Complies with departmental policy and procedures regarding specimens, counts, and disposition of contaminated instruments.
  •     3)Assists the physician by sponging, suctioning, retracting, and cutting suture as required and instructed by the physician.
  •     4)Acts as preceptor, sharing knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.
  •     5)Maintains on-call availability.
  •     6)Assists in emergency situations as assigned, demonstrating appropriate actions and prioritizing to meet patient's condition.
  •     7)Maintains a safe work environment according to regulatory agency standards.
  •     8)Anticipates the needs of the physician as demonstrated by having all items required readily available on the sterile field.
  •     9)Participates in the surgical Time Out and does not allow the procedure to continue until all team members agree.
• Responsible for the preparation of the surgical field and supplies/instruments delivered to the field.
  •     1)Verifies instrument/supply/equipment available and ready per physician preference card.
  •     2)Verifies specific needs of physician by completely reading scrub tips.
  •     3)Assists in opening sterile supplies and instruments.
  •     4)Assists with clean up and turnover upon completion of case.
  •     5)Efficiently utilizes supplies to avoid waste and decrease costs.
• In collaboration with health care team, assists in providing for a cooperative work environment.
  •     1)Assists with maintaining the established goals of Surgical Services and Advocate
  •     2)Shares clinical and professional knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.
  •     3)Demonstrates self-direction in utilizing work time appropriately.
  •     4)Accepts and completes team responsibilities as assigned.
  •     5)Informs the Team Leader of changes to the physician preference cards.
  •     6)Ensures proper instrument and equipment function; tagging and reporting any broken or malfunctioning equipment/instruments to supervisor.
• Responsible for compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  •     1)Maintains patient confidentiality.
  •     2)Utilizes Standards of Behavior with members of health care team and patients.
  •     3)Promotes a culture of patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
  •     4)Acts as patient advocate to ensure patient welfare by collaborating with physicians and the health care team.
• Responsible for maintenance of professional growth.
  •     5)Maintains current competencies.
  •     1)Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining professional skills.
  •     2)Independently completes assignments/projects.
  •     3)Participates in unit/hospital committees and projects.
  •     4)Maintains educational records and timecard.

Education/Experience Required:

• Graduate of surgical technologist program OR 2 years of surgical scrub experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• N/A
• •CPR certified. •Certified Surgical Technologist certification will be obtained by the employee by sitting for the certification exam within 3 months of employment.

Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:

• •Must be willing