Non Certified Surgical Tech-M.A.

The University of Kansas Health System•Westwood, KS

13d

About The Position

The Cancer Center Surgical Technologist (non-certified), under the direction of the Registered Nurse, supports patient care by assisting the physician and procedural team with major or minor procedures in the procedure room. Duties include preparing rooms and equipment, positioning and preparing patients, assisting during procedures, transporting patients and supplies, maintaining inventory, cleaning equipment (including high-level disinfection when indicated), coordinating with Sterile Processing, and stocking supplies. The role also supports logistics and scheduling, equipment planning and maintenance, and coordination with other departments and health-system locations as needed. The position is part-time. The job description states that duties may vary by department or unit and that other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school graduate.
One of the following: enrollment in an accredited school of nursing with fundamentals completed; a bachelor's degree in a healthcare- or science-related field; or two years of surgical experience under the direction of an RN.
For the surgical-experience pathway: demonstrate knowledge of surgical instrumentation, infection-prevention principles, and methods and techniques involved in operating-room services, including adapting or modifying standards of practice for care of specific medical cases.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

Adhere to infection prevention standards and set up instruments and supplies for procedures.
Prepare equipment for use, including procedure tables and ultrasound machines or probes.
Assist the RN with patient transport.
Prepare and position patients for procedures.
Provide patients with psychological and physical comfort; identify changes in condition and report them to the RN.
Provide appropriate instruments and supplies to physicians during procedures.
Perform point-of-care pre-cleaning of instruments and prepare and transport instruments for sterilization.
Perform high-level disinfection on designated equipment.
Turn over procedure rooms between cases by cleaning surfaces and preparing the next setup.
Maintain equipment inventory and communicate needs to Biomed and the Sterile Processing Department.
Plan for new equipment and supply needs for program growth in collaboration with physicians.
Coordinate logistical support and transport of equipment and supplies to other health-system locations.
In Radiation Oncology, coordinate with Anesthesia, Physics, and Radiology (Ultrasound and Diagnostic X-ray) for intra-procedural imaging and radioactive seed planning and support.
Generate a weekly calendar of cases and share it with team members.
Forecast instrumentation set usage and schedules to improve Sterile Processing Department turnover.
Collaborate with equipment vendors on new equipment purchases and ensure timely preventive maintenance in accordance with Instructions for Use (IFUs).
Maintain par levels of nutritional items for the procedure area.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.