OB Surgical Technician - per diem

American Addiction Centers•Chicago, IL

2d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

OB Surgical Technician - per diem Department: 35000 Advocate Trinity Hospital - Obstetrics/Gynecology Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This is a Registry OB Surgical Technician position. Day and night shifts are available. Pay Range $28.55 - $42.85 Major Responsibilities: Functions in the scrub role on surgical procedures as a member of the surgical team 1)Ensures that the appropriate instruments and supplies are available as determined by the individual surgeon electronic preference card 2)Assists the surgeon and other team members in gowning and gloving and the draping of the surgical field 3)Anticipates the needs of the surgeon as demonstrated by having all items required readily available on the sterile field 4)Ensures the safety needs of the patient is maintained 5)Utilizes appropriate PPE always at the surgical field 6)Handles equipment and, sharps and hazardous material and instrumentation in a safe manner which ensures a safe environment 7)Labels all medication & solutions placed on the surgical field. 8)Participates in the surgical “Time out” and does not allow the procedure to continue to all team members agree. Preparation and maintenance of the sterile field 1)Assists in obtaining all necessary supplies and equipment required to perform a surgical procedure 2)Prepares and maintains the sterile field by placing instrumentation, drapes and supplies in the prescribed arrangement 3)Ensures all counted items on the surgical fields are accounted for as described in the Surgical Count Policies 4)Informs the Team Leader of changes to the physician preference cards 5)Ensures proper handling and care of each surgical specimen Participates in maintaining the readiness of the Operating Room 3)Informs Team Leader of any malfunctions related to the instrumentation and equipment. Tags affected items and removes item from service 1)Returns instruments and equipment to proper areas of the Operating Room and Sterile Core 2)Restocks OR suites as necessary 4)Maintains all work areas in a clean and orderly fashion Maintains professional work environment 1)Takes departmental trauma/specialty call as assigned 2)Participates in the orientation of new staff and students 3)Serves as a resource related to area of specialization 4)Demonstrates flexibility related to assignments and work hours 5)Follows all established policies 6)Maintains positive working relationship with other staff members 7)Serves as a mentor to other staff related to clinical issues. Readily shares knowledge and experience concerning surgical procedures 8)Participates in the education of others in the Operating Room by serving in the role of preceptor for areas of expertise 9)Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives. 10)Maintains patient confidentiality Demonstrates accountability for own self development 1)Identifies learning needs and actively seeks out opportunities to address needs 2)Completes all developmental goals and competencies within the established timeframe 3)Maintains Educational record. 4)Maintains Certification 5)Participates on unit/hospital committees and projects 6)Maintains 10 CEU’s annually Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Surgical Technologist
Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program
This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients.
Ability to work well with internal and external customers
Fine motor skills
Ability to wear a surgical mask and gloves
Auditory skills which allow incumbent to hear individuals whose speech may be muffled
CPR certified
Certified Surgical Technologist certification.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations
May be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases heavy lifting in accordance with DOL definition
Ability to work rotating shifts and day of the week including holidays and take call as needed
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints.
Ability to communicate with mask on and not facing others.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Functions in the scrub role on surgical procedures as a member of the surgical team
Ensures that the appropriate instruments and supplies are available as determined by the individual surgeon electronic preference card
Assists the surgeon and other team members in gowning and gloving and the draping of the surgical field
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon as demonstrated by having all items required readily available on the sterile field
Ensures the safety needs of the patient is maintained
Utilizes appropriate PPE always at the surgical field
Handles equipment and, sharps and hazardous material and instrumentation in a safe manner which ensures a safe environment
Labels all medication & solutions placed on the surgical field.
Participates in the surgical “Time out” and does not allow the procedure to continue to all team members agree.
Assists in obtaining all necessary supplies and equipment required to perform a surgical procedure
Prepares and maintains the sterile field by placing instrumentation, drapes and supplies in the prescribed arrangement
Ensures all counted items on the surgical fields are accounted for as described in the Surgical Count Policies
Informs the Team Leader of changes to the physician preference cards
Ensures proper handling and care of each surgical specimen
Informs Team Leader of any malfunctions related to the instrumentation and equipment. Tags affected items and removes item from service
Returns instruments and equipment to proper areas of the Operating Room and Sterile Core
Restocks OR suites as necessary
Maintains all work areas in a clean and orderly fashion
Takes departmental trauma/specialty call as assigned
Participates in the orientation of new staff and students
Serves as a resource related to area of specialization
Demonstrates flexibility related to assignments and work hours
Follows all established policies
Maintains positive working relationship with other staff members
Serves as a mentor to other staff related to clinical issues. Readily shares knowledge and experience concerning surgical procedures
Participates in the education of others in the Operating Room by serving in the role of preceptor for areas of expertise
Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
Maintains patient confidentiality
Identifies learning needs and actively seeks out opportunities to address needs
Completes all developmental goals and competencies within the established timeframe
Maintains Educational record.
Maintains Certification
Participates on unit/hospital committees and projects
Maintains 10 CEU’s annually
Other duties as assigned