Cert Surgery Tech/LPN - Surgery - Days

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing direct patient care in a surgical setting, functioning as a Surgery Tech or LPN. The role requires maintaining a sterile environment, assisting surgeons, anticipating needs, and responding effectively in emergency situations. The individual will be responsible for preparing the surgical suite, assisting with patient preparation and positioning, and ensuring accurate counts of supplies. Additionally, the role may involve circulating nurse duties and requires adherence to safety protocols and organizational values. Continuous education, particularly in orthopedic topics for hip and knee certification, is also a component of this role.

Requirements

Completion of a formal Operating Room Technician course
1 year previous surgical experience
Basic understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
Surgery Technician Certification or Oregon LPN license

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and efficiently operate all equipment used
Ability to stand within limited area most of the working shift
Ability to stoop frequently
Push/pull up to 100 pounds frequently
Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Possess excellent eye/hand coordination
Work under stress and constant time demands
Ability to work within a controlled traffic pattern
Able to provide quality care on an emergency basis to ensure quality patient care
Knowledge/safe use of medications on the surgical field
May assume circulating nurse duties as assigned, under the direction of the RN
Obtains all supplies needed by the patient, surgeon or anesthesiologist
Obtains special equipment when needed
Maintains correct positioning of patient during case
Assists with moving patients from surgical table as needed
Maintains hospital and patient confidentiality
Knowledge of and adherence to OSHA Safety Policies and Universal Precautions
Effective response in emergency surgical situations
Maintains effective working relationships
Ability to adapt to change rapidly
Flexibility in staffing/emergency standby to meet patient needs
Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the organization
Completes required hours of orthopedic education topics annually as directed by the Ortho Steering team for the Hip and Knee program certification
Meets clinical competencies of hip and knee certification program in order to directly care for a Hip and Knee patient

Responsibilities

Scrub surgical procedures
Function on an emergency basis
Collaborate with physicians
Assume Surgical Scrub duties under the direction of the RN, AORN standards: Scrubs, gowns and gloves
Maintain sterile environment at all times during set up and procedure
Set up table, instruments and supplies according to scheduled operation
Assist with the preparation and draping of patient
Assist and anticipate the needs of the Surgeon and use of instrumentation, sutures, sponges and supplies
Observe patient for changes in physical status and assist with emergency procedures as needed
Perform correct sponge, needle and instrument count with the circulating RN according to unit policy
Assist the circulating RN in care and labeling of surgical specimens
Assist in the application of dressings and casts
Assist with cleaning surgical suite after each case
Knowledge/safe use of medications on the surgical field
May assume circulating nurse duties as assigned, under the direction of the RN
Obtain all supplies needed by the patient, surgeon or anesthesiologist
Obtain special equipment when needed
Maintain correct positioning of patient during case
Assist with moving patients from surgical table as needed
Maintain hospital and patient confidentiality
Knowledge of and adherence to OSHA Safety Policies and Universal Precautions
Effective response in emergency surgical situations
Maintain effective working relationships
Ability to adapt to change rapidly
Flexibility in staffing/emergency standby to meet patient needs
Demonstrate competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the organization
Complete required hours of orthopedic education topics annually as directed by the Ortho Steering team for the Hip and Knee program certification
Meet clinical competencies of hip and knee certification program in order to directly care for a Hip and Knee patient