Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Government Regulations, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Metrics, Safety Standards, Sample/Specimen Processing, Set Goals, Writing Skills
Performs a variety of technical duties to assist with surgery.Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Anticipates sequential needs of the surgeon during the operative procedure.
- Assists with case preparation following preference card guidelines.
- Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
- Ensures that equipment is functioning properly and immediately notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.
- Functions as surgical assistant during operative procedures performing specified activities under the direct supervision of the surgeon. May act as second assistant by providing exposure and holding retractors.
- Identifies and handles specimens appropriately.
- Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
- May function as a technical resource person for OR staff providing information relating to instruments and equipment.
- Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
- Performs indirect patient care activities such as patient transportation as needed.
- Provides comfort and support for preoperative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient's care and privacy.
- Responds to questions from patient families and significant others in a prompt courteous positive and knowledgeable manner and/or refers to appropriate personnel.
- Minimal Qualifications
Education- High School Diploma or GED required and
- graduation from a school of surgical technology required or
- completion of hospital-based training. required
Experience- Less than 1 year 6 months experience as a surgical technologist or graduation from a school of surgical technology program. required
- One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
Licenses and Certifications- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities- Competency in case procedure preparation and completion in all services.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
This position has a hiring range of :
USD $25.86 - USD $46.12 /Hr.