Surgical Technologist Open Heart

Scrubscasesasitrelatestotheunitscopeofcare 
Dons appropriate attire required by hospital and OSHA policies. 
Able to create and maintain a sterile field.Able to scrub all cases, anticipate needs of the surgeon, and precept staff and students. 
Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy and understanding of instrumentation and procedures. 
Does not divert attention from the operative field.Able to anticipate basic needs of surgeon/assistant. 
Able to anticipate when to initiate closing counts. 
Labels all medications on the sterile field. 
Demonstrates a complete knowledge of instrumentation/sequence of procedure. 
Able to scrub independently on small to moderate and specialty cases. 
Able to anticipate the needs of the surgeon. 
AssiststheRegisteredNursewithcirculatingduties 
Organizes the operating room with instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the day. 
Shows knowledge of circulating components/responsibilities as evidenced by completion of skills checklist. 
Able to assist primary circulator in his/her role. 
Able to place cautery dispersive electrode on appropriate body parts knowing to check bony prominences; and for metal implants/assess need for shaving at bovie site. 
Applies principles of standard and transmission based precautions. 
Helps maintain a safe environment for personnel and patients. 
Assists primary circulator to ensure smooth flow in the O.R. 
Assumes responsibility to check the following cases of the day for accuracy and location of needed instrumentation. 
Obtains needed medications from drug cart and pharmacy for circulator. 
Able to independently perform preps. 
Exercisessoundjudgementanddecisionmakingskillsonbehalfofpatient,self,andpeers 
Identifiespotentialproblemsandcriticalsituationsinvolvingpatients,staffandvisitors. 
Intervenesinaprofessional manner. 
Demonstratestheabilityformakingappropriateclinicaldecisionsandmaintainsaccountabilityfordecisions made. 
Isawareofpersonalabilitiesandlimitationsandtheknowledgeofwhentoseekassistancefromappropriate persons. 
Skills checklist is up-to-date.Makes recommendations for improving the function of the unit and followthrough. 
Pursues opportunities to enhance personal and/or professional growth 
Maintains current BLS for Healthcare Provider training. 
Completes mandatory education requirements. 
Attends all in- services/ staff meetings on scheduled work days. 
Reviews minutes of meetings held on non-scheduled days. 
Mentors new personnel.
Reviews and updates skills checklist annually. 
Membership in professional organization. 
Prepares and presents at least one in-service per year. 
Takes responsibility for scheduling self for in-services. 
Demonstrates competency through observance and practice. 
Communicateseffectivelywithstaffs,peers,physicians,andotherdepartments. 
Maintains open communication to all team members and other hospital personnel. 
Communicates in a positive manner. 
Utilizes appropriate channels of communication. 
Communicates accurate and appropriate information concerningpatient’s needs. 
Is customer service oriented and strives to meet high standards of nursing care. 
Identifies and assists in departmental issues. 
Is consistentlypositive, nomatter what the situation. 
Is arolemodel to peers.Uses tact,sensitivity, sound judgment and professional attitude at all times when relating with patient, families and co-workers. 
Organizesworktocompletedutiesefficientlyandeffectively 
Share knowledge and lends assistance to others. 
Resolves conflicts in a constructive manner. 
Accepts and responds to changes in workload. 
Assists management, when appropriate, in problem solving and in the implementation of new policies and procedures. 
Is available and accessible when on duty and on call (be at the hospital in 30 minutes or less. 
Assists others without direction. 
Volunteers to work beyond shift or adjust shift when needed. 
Fosters teamwork and harmony in the O.R. 
ServesasaprofessionalmemberoftheOR team 
Able to share knowledge with other staff members. 
Able to identify conflicts with staff, preceptor or surgeon. 
Able to be flexible in response to changes in assignments/course of day, etc. 
Is available and accessible when on duty and on call (be at the hospital in 30 minutes or less). 
Assists others with minimal direction. 
Volunteers to work beyond shift to finish cases. 
Promotes a pleasant and harmonious working relationship in the operating room. 
Adherestohospitalpoliciesandprocedures,supportsthemissionofthehospital 
Reports for duty as scheduled and on time. 
Adheres to Hospital & Department dress codes. 
Adheres to hospital parking policy. 
Respects patients’ rights to confidentiality. 
Understands and supports the philosophy, purposes, policies, & procedures and standards of the hospital and the department. 
Adheres to JCAHO and OSHA regulatory standards. 
Assistswith developmentofnew policiesand procedures. 
Encourage othersto comply with regulatory requirements. Has plan of action to meet goals. 
Allotherdutiesasrequested.