Non Certified Surgical Tech-M.A.

The University of Kansas Health System•Westwood, KS

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cancer Center Surgical Technologist (non-certified), under the direction of the Registered Nurse, supports patient care by performing essential duties to assist the physician and procedural team with the performance of major or minor procedures within the procedure room setting. These duties include room preparation/set up, patient positioning, patient prep/draping, procedural assist, transportation of patients, maintaining supply/ instrumentation/ equipment inventory, equipment cleaning including high level disinfection if indicated, coordination with Sterile Processing Dept, and maintenance/stocking of supplies.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Enrolled in an accredited school of nursing having completed fundamentals OR
Bachelors Degree in a health care or science related field OR
2 years of surgical experience under the direction of a RN demonstrating knowledge of surgical instrumentation, infection prevention principles, methods and techniques involved in performing operating room services and adapting or modifying standards of practice for care of specific medical cases
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) BLS

Responsibilities

Adhering to infection prevention standards, sets up table with instruments and supplies for surgical procedure
Prepares equipment for use (ie: procedure table, ultrasound machine/probe)
Assists RN with patient transport
Prepares and positions patient for surgical procedure
Provides psychological and physical comfort to patient and identifies changes in condition and report to RN
Provides appropriate instrumentation and supplies to physician during procedure
Performs point of care pre-cleaning for instruments and prepares/transports instruments for sterilization
Performs high level disinfection to designated equipment
Completes turnover of room between cases, cleaning all surfaces and preparing set up for next case
Maintains equipment inventory, communicates needs with Biomed and Sterile Processing Department
Strategically plans for new equipment and supply needs for program growth in collaboration with physician(s)
Coordinates logistical support and transport of equipment and supplies to other health system locations
In Radiation Oncology -coordinates with Anesthesia, Physics, and Radiology Departments (Ultrasound and Diagnostic X-ray) for intra-procedural imaging, radioactive seed planning and support. Generates weekly calendar of cases and shares with team members.
Forecasts instrumentation set usage/schedule to improve Sterile Processing Department turnover
Collaborates with equipment vendors on new equipment purchases and ensures timely preventative maintenance is completed as per Instructions for Use (IFUs)
Maintains par levels of nutritional items for the procedures area