Surgery Center Surgical Technician

U.S. Urology Partners • Syracuse, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Assists the nurses and physicians in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• BLS certification required.
• Operating room experience (Two years experience)
• Knowledge of regulatory standards.
• Electronic Medical Record Experience.
• Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Colorectal/Urology experience preferred
• Ambulatory surgery center experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient/significant others understanding of disease process and need for surgical intervention.
• Capable of trouble shooting equipment problems.
• Verbalizes knowledge of risks and complications.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair.
• Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies based on surgeon preference.
• Selects equipment and supplies in an organized, cost effective and timely manner.
• Assures all equipment is functioning before use and removes any malfunctioning equipment.
• Demonstrates skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment.
• Operates mechanical, electrical and air-powered equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Assures emergency equipment and supplies are available at all times.
• Keeps surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soiled equipment and supplies, and properly stocked.
• Follows established policies and procedures for surgical counts.
• Initiates corrective actions when surgical counts are incorrect.
• Demonstrates ability to create and maintain a sterile field.
• Uses principles of aseptic practice in varying situations.
• Initiates corrective action when breaks in technique occur.
• Wears appropriate attire in restricted area.
• Adheres to recommended traffic patterns.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the safe care and handling of instrumentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile processing standards and practices.
• Assists with inventory management.
• Assists with OR turnover, and preparation of sterile supplies (e.g. opening, case pulling).
• Demonstrates familiarity with insurance procedures and verifies insurance information when scheduling procedures.
• Processes cash receipts according to established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates familiarity with managed care plans and knows which plans/procedures require vouchers and/or preauthorization.
• Demonstrates awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair and reports to appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees