Orthopedic Surgical Technologist

NueHealth • Overland Park, KS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled Orthopedic Surgical Technologist to assist in procedures by preparing necessary tools, supplies, and equipment. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Nurse Director, this role requires anticipation of surgical needs and maintaining a sterile field throughout procedures. These functions must be in compliance with the philosophy of the ambulatory surgery center, standards of practice and regulations of governing agencies.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist required
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Two years previous experience as an operating room technician, desired

Responsibilities

• Ensure instruments and supplies are prepared for surgical procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon’s needs and provide necessary tools promptly.
• Maintain a sterile environment and adhere to safety protocols.
• Support a team-oriented atmosphere and demonstrate effective communication.
• Adjust work plans in response to changing circumstances.
• Promote continuous learning and collaboration within the department.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Decision making concerning equipment and/or instrumentation sterilization
• Biohazardous waste disposal
• Patient care and efficient patient flow
• Complies with hospital practice standards regarding competent performance duties
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Creates a safe environment in which surgery may take place
• Uses medical equipment in a safe manner
• Helps provide cost effective patient care
• Implements principles of medical and surgical asepsis in accordance with recognized national standards and hospital specific policies and procedures
• Provides physical safety for the patient
• Accounts for sponges, needles, instruments, and other potential foreign bodies
• Supports other hospital personnel in the performance of their duties
• Assists surgeon in scrubbed cases
• Pulls supplies for upcoming cases
• Demonstrates cooperative work attitude towards and with coworkers, employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians
• Maintains a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA guidelines and infection control standards
• Demonstrates knowledge of Sterile Processing and Instrument Processing from decontamination to storage of sterile packages
• Checks room for cleanliness, availability of supplies and equipment for all assigned cases at the beginning of each day
• Utilizes surgeon preference card to select packs, supplies and instruments
• Performs surgical hand scrub and dons sterile gown and gloves according to gowning and gloving policy
• Maintains proper sterile technique when gowning and gloving surgeon and draping patient
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts according to count policy
• Handles specimen per established policy
• Transports instruments to decontamination area utilizing appropriate technique and in compliance with established policies and procedures
• Puts unused sterile supplies and instruments away at the end of the day
• Restocks operating rooms to established PAR levels
• Adheres to attendance, punctuality, meal and break time period policies
• Completes work in an acceptable time frame and in an independent manner
• Carries out assigned duties in an effective, productive, and efficient manner
• Demonstrates a positive “can do” attitude
• Willingness to adjust personal schedule periodically as workload fluctuates and as department needs require
• Attends 100% of department meetings or documents review of materials presented
• Functions as a team member following the rules of engagement of the department and hospital
• Communicates information about customers or other employees only as necessary to conduct hospital related business
• Adheres to strictest confidentiality in dealing with patients, families, hospital personnel, and the public
• Keeps supervisor apprised of work progress
• Has a proactive attitude about problem resolution
• Anticipates customers’ needs and provides for them as quickly as possible
• Models core values to co-workers continuously
• Follows hospital and departmental safety policies and procedures
• Reports unsafe situations to supervisor
• Adheres to hospital and departmental dress code
• Wears name badge at all times
• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital wide emergency management codes and plans
• Demonstrates knowledge of and participation in hospital performance improvement program, infection control program and risk management program
• Demonstrates knowledge of cultural, spiritual, and aged related consideration when interacting/caring for patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED