Surgical Technologist

Ravine Way Surgery Center LLC•Glenview, IL

21m

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for the provision of patient care activities, related non-professional services necessary for patient care and the maintenance of the operating room under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Surgical Technologist is responsible for the implementation of technical components of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse according to policy, procedure, and protocol. This role involves participating in the nursing process in all aspects of the delivery of patient care and completion of all activities according to established policy, procedure and protocol. The Surgical Technologist also demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others, and co-workers, and utilizes appropriate lines of communication. Intraoperatively, the Surgical Technologist utilizes appropriate technique by setting up needed items for patient care and demonstrating knowledge of a variety of surgical procedures, gathering supplies, x-rays, and instruments/equipment for cases, and handling instruments appropriately while maintaining strict sterile technique. The Surgical Technologist also demonstrates the ability to circulate under the direction of a Registered Nurse by appraising the cleanliness of rooms and proper functioning of equipment, setting up needed equipment pertinent to patient care, assisting with anesthesia intraoperatively, carefully prepping the surgical site, assisting in proper patient positioning, preparing and labeling specimens correctly, and accompanying the patient and anesthesia staff to the PACU. The Surgical Technologist demonstrates knowledge of a variety of surgical procedures and, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, organizes a plan of care that incorporates physician prescribed treatments, nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a manner that is prioritized, timely, and integrated with the surgical plan of care. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, implements, documents and evaluates the plan of care in a manner that reflects management of identified problems, observations of patient’s response to treatment, integration of physician’s orders into the plan, appropriate prioritization, and collaboration with physicians and other members of the team. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate administration of medications and treatments according to policy, procedure and protocol, and re-evaluates and modifies the plan of care as indicated. In terms of clinical leadership, the Surgical Technologist accepts responsibility for nursing activities related to the care of the patient within the operating room, demonstrates appropriate judgment and decision making skills, serves as a preceptor and orients new members of the surgical team, acts as the patient’s advocate in meeting his/her physical and psychological needs, demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to recognize and intervene in stressful situations involving the patient, significant other and/or team members, and creates and maintains a safe and comfortable environment in which surgery can take place.

Requirements

1 to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledgeable of Principles of Aseptic Technique
Ability to correlate clinical data with patient's medical and nursing care
Ability to set priorities
Ability to provide direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency
Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, etc.

Responsibilities

Provision of patient care activities
Related non-professional services necessary for patient care
Maintenance of the operating room under the direction of a Registered Nurse
Implementation of technical components of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse
Participating in the nursing process in all aspects of the delivery of patient care
Communicating accurate and timely information to the Registered Nurse regarding patient in their care
Recording pertinent information clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner
Demonstrating positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others, and co-workers
Utilizing appropriate lines of communication
Utilizing appropriate technique intraoperatively by set up of needed items for patient care
Demonstrating knowledge of a variety of surgical procedures
Gathering supplies, x-rays and instruments/equipment for cases
Handling instruments appropriately
Maintaining strict sterile technique
Demonstrating ability to circulate under direction of Registered Nurse
Appraising cleanliness of rooms and proper functioning of equipment
Setting up needed equipment pertinent to patient care
Assisting with anesthesia intraoperatively
Carefully prepping surgical site
Assisting in proper patient positioning
Preparing and labeling specimens correctly
Accompanying patient and anesthesia staff to PACU
Organizing a plan of care that incorporates physician prescribed treatments, nursing assessments and diagnostic data
Implementing, documenting and evaluating the plan of care
Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate administration of medications and treatments
Re-evaluating and modifying the plan of care as indicated
Accepting responsibility for nursing activities related to the care of the patient within the operating room
Demonstrating appropriate judgment and decision making skills
Serving as a preceptor and orienting new members of the surgical team
Acting as the patient’s advocate in meeting his/her physical and psychological needs
Demonstrating effective communication skills and the ability to recognize and intervene in stressful situations
Creating and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment in which surgery can take place