CV Team Cert Surgical Tech

Driscoll Children's Hospital•Corpus Christi, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A surgical technology student assists the surgeon and other professional and technical personnel in carrying out Operating Room and Surgical functions under the direct supervision of the certified surgical technologist and or circulating RN. Assisted care is administered under the direct supervision of the certified surgical technologist and or professional operating room nurse. The patient care population includes infants, children, adolescents, and adults.

Requirements

Must currently be enrolled and remain enrolled in accredited Surgical Technology Program
First semester of program completion is required
Current BLS card (American Heart Association)

Responsibilities

Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
Communicates in a manner that encourages a positive work environment
Takes problems to the appropriate person for help with resolution
Refrain from negative talk and gossip
Works together to promote teamwork
Demonstrates competency in scrub role
Can verbalize needs for frequently done procedures in assigned service
Questions surgeon before procedure for any anticipated variances in particular procedures.
Is knowledgeable of setup and usage of service equipment
Uses sterilizers effectively and can verbalize knowledge of systems.
Maintains a safe environment for the patient, physician and staff at sterile field, as well as throughout the CVOR.
Sets up CVOR appropriately for procedure
Takes into account size of patient in selection of supplies, equipment
Breaks down room after procedure utilizing standard precautions
Assists surgical team before, during and after surgical intervention, including cleanup and getting patients when needed.
Assists in maintenance, care and cleanliness of department, supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Handles instruments, equipment in a manner that minimizes breakage, damage
Reports damage, breakage and removes item from usage.
Transports instruments back to decontamination in closed carts following cases.
Is knowledgeable of process improvement activities in unit and assists as requested
Participates in staff meeting on a routine basis
Utilizes self directed learning activities to maintain competency and above.