Surgical Technician Delivery Room

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible to the Manager of Women & Children’s Services for overall practice. Functions under supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and circulating nurse as a scrub or assist.  Assists in the delivery of patient care in the Delivery Room under the supervision of the professional nurse according to AWHONN Practice Standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

1. High School Education or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation or successful completion of appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy or Air Force.

Mount Nittany Health Employees hired prior to 12/29/2020:

1. Completion of 30 hours of relevant continuing education every two years required.

Experience:

1. A minimum of three years’ operating room experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the specific uses of all equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
2. Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times.
3. Extensive dexterity skills needed to handle equipment needed for surgical procedures.
4. Strength required to assist with lifting, moving, and positioning of patients, moving of equipment and handling of supplies.
5. Knowledge/demonstration of aseptic technique.
6. Ability to work well with physicians, coworkers, and students.
7. Ability to work closely with a positive attitude with individuals under physical or emotional stress.

License/Certification/Registration:

1. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

New Graduates:

1. Obtain a Surgical Technologist certification within six months immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program required. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Manager or Nursing Supervisor.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

 None 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Applies knowledge of the basic concepts necessary for the performance of the duties expected of the surgical technician.
   1. Applies knowledge of normal and pathologic anatomy and physiology and helps in the administration of pharmacologic agents.
      1. Identifies medications and solutions by name, dosage, and expiration date with a registered nurse.
      2. Identifies medications and solution by name and dosage when handing medication to surgeon.
   2. Applies the principles of asepsis and sterile technique in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimal patient care.
      1. Establishes and maintains a sterile field.
      2. Performs gowning, gloving and surgical scrubbing according to medical center policy.
      3. Assists with skin preparation and draping of patient.
      4. Assists with the care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and unsterile supplies.
   3. Understands the services provided to the patient in relation to their restoration of health.
   4. Prepares and possesses knowledge of the specific uses of all equipment and supplies used for surgical procedures.
      1. Demonstrates knowledge, care, maintenance, and storage of special instruments and equipment.
      2. Checks sutures and supplies and assists with the case set-up.
      3. Updates surgeons' preference lists.
   5. Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
      1. Cleans or directs the cleaning and sterilizing of contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies as necessary.
      2. Cleans and checks sterilizing apparatus according to safety plan for care of sterilizers.  Operates sterilizer safely and documents accurately.
   6. Demonstrates knowledge of the progress of specific surgical procedures and displays dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.
      1. Demonstrates organization, efficiency and speed in setting up a sterile field.
      2. Performs sharps, sponge and instrument counts.
   7. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the patient's exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.
   8. Identifies emergency situations and uses sound judgment in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner.
   9. Adheres to Standard Precautions Policy, M