Surgical Technologist Certified - Days

Department:

37707 Navicent Health Medical Center - Day Surgery Center

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday 0700-1530. Peds OR Weekend Call Coverage every 6th weekend.

Pay Range

$26.55 - $39.85

Major Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in the physical care of the patient according to CGHS/unit patient care standards, including the following as appropriate for the unit:

- pre and post-op care

- post-mortem care

- unit-specific basic skills competencies

- patient in restraints

- Placement of electrodes for cardiac monitoring

- patient with infectious disease including TB, hepatitis, AIDS, among others

- patient in isolation

- correct positioning of patients

- transfer of patient (e.g. bed to stretcher)

- patient with latex allergies

- Assist in identifying patients at risk for falls and preventing falls

- Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the patient, including correct handling of body fluids, proper body mechanics

Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills:

- Reports pertinent patient information to the appropriate person(s) in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner.

- Establishes therapeutic relationships with health care team through effective use of verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

- Utilizes appropriate lines of authority.

- Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies

- Demonstrate OE competency in interacting with patients and surgeons

Demonstrates competence in the following organizing skills:

- Time management

- Problem solving

- Prioritization

- Organization of work and environment

- Timely response to physician/nurse/anesthesia requests

Participates in maintaining supplies, equipment and pod cleanliness:

- Maintains a neat and orderly appearance of work areas.

- Restocks supplies as needed.

- Reports broken, malfunctioning or missing equipment to the appropriate person.

- Notifies the designated person of all supplies used so appropriate charges can be made.

- Properly handles and stores of equipment.

Demonstrates self-growth/accountability:

- Participates in quality assurance activities.

- Participates in at least 75% of unit meetings or initials minutes of meetings not attended.

- Maintains awareness of hospital/division/unit procedure/policy changes which affect the delivery of patient care.

- Verbalizes how his/her job supports CGHS values, mission and vision.

Demonstrates “Commitment to Co-workers”

Demonstrates competency in:

- Competency in 2 or more specialties.

- Serving in Preceptor role after completion of Preceptor Training.

- Preparation and maintaining a sterile field

- Assembling of instrumentation and equipment needed for procedures

- CPR

- Preparation, collecting and handling of all specimens

- Procedure/Equipment set-up

- Assisting with emergency situations

- Revising surgeon preference cards

- Assisting peri-operative team with positioning of patients

- Anticipating the needs of the surgeon

- Prepping of patients

- Counting of sponges/tapes/needled/instrumentation

- Competency in building and assembling of specialty instrumentation-Assist in Instrument Processing

- Knowledge of policies and procedures. Assist with review and revision of policies as needed.

Demonstrates competency in the effective and efficient use of supplies and equipment by:

- opening supplies only when needed

- utilizing the most cost-effective supplies

- assuring all charges entered in a timely manner

- Maintaining appropriate other supplies and equipment and verification of expiration dates

- Sequester and report faulty equipment, arranging for replacement and/or repair

- Maintaining cleanliness of equipment and supplies

- Revising and reviewing preference cards for appropriateness of supplies

In order to expedite turnaround time, assist the nurse in moving patient, cleaning the room, timely counting, assembly of next-case supplies.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: Minimum education of a High School Diploma or GED is required. Successful completion of Surgical Technology program, either technical or military is requi