LPN/Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Fisher-Titus Medical Center•Norwalk, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Performs similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
Graduate of an accredited LPN program with Current CST certification.
BCLS Certification or within 12 months of hire.
LPN Licensure maintained.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of techniques and procedures used by surgeons for various surgeries.
Able to assemble and troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation.
Ensures all necessary equipment and available instruments and supplies are in the room prior to the start of a case.
Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile techniques.
Monitors and calls attention to breaks in technique. Communicates to circulating RN and surgeon any breaks in technique. Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection, as evidenced by practice.
Updates preference cards as indicated. Communicates changes/needs to inventory coordinator.
Handles all surgical specimens appropriately.
In conjunction with RN, conducts accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to departmental policies.
Accurately confirms and labels all medications on the sterile field, informs surgeon of medication to be dispensed prior to passing at the field.
Demonstrates an understanding of the electronic system to retrieve and view pick tickets to pull surgical cases.
Practices within the scope of practice for a Surgical Technologist as outlined by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).
Demonstrates behaviors in the intraoperative phase to include: Using instruments/medical devices, providing exposure, handling and/or cutting tissue, providing hemostasis, and suturing under the direction of the surgeon.
Demonstrates an understanding of techniques used by various surgeons to facilitate a safe surgical procedure in the assist role.
Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.
Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.
Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.
Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.
Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.
Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
Engages in active listening skills
Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
Uses key words at key times
Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques
Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care
Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something
Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
Engages in practices that will continually improve processes