Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

FMOLHS • Monroe, LA

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About The Position

Surgical Case Preparation: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Proper equipment, instruments, and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas by providing with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. A well organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations at all times with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually. Anticipates and responds effectively by performing assignments in a timely and efficient manner with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Proper sterile techniques are followed and maintains a sterile field at all times with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Assistance is provided to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. A working knowledge of autoclaves is followed and proper sterilization method for instruments selected at all times with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. A proper procedure counting of instruments, sponges and sharps is followed with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Instrumentation is accurately checked prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Quality & Patient Safety: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually. Patients are transported safely without delay with no more than 2 documented incidents annually. Assistance is provided in the positioning of patients with no more than 2 documented incidents annually. Recommended AORN guidelines are followed all the time with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Collaboration & Teamwork: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Surgeon's needs are anticipated by following case progress with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually. Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings is provided with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Assistance is proved to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times with no more than 2 documented corrective incident annually. Over head pages are responded to in less than 3 minutes with no more than 2 documented incidents of late or non-responses annually. Assistance with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or messages is provided with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Other duties as assigned are completed. #CB

Requirements

• 1 year experience in OR
• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program
• High School or equivalent and Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technology program or 1 year experience in OR
• Communication, Customer Service, computer Skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• BLS certification within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Proper equipment, instruments, and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas
• Maintain a well organized sterile setup/field
• Anticipate and respond effectively by performing assignments in a timely and efficient manner
• Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field
• Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation
• Follow a working knowledge of autoclaves and proper sterilization method for instruments
• Follow a proper procedure counting of instruments, sponges and sharps
• Accurately check instrumentation prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure
• Provide appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs
• Transport patients safely without delay
• Provide assistance in the positioning of patients
• Follow recommended AORN guidelines
• Anticipate surgeon's needs by following case progress
• Actively participate in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings
• Provide assistance to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times
• Respond to overhead pages in less than 3 minutes
• Provide assistance with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or messages
• Complete other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees