Surgical Technologist

ORTHOCINCY•Edgewood, KY

72d

About The Position

Under the direction from nursing personnel and physician providers, the Surgical Scrub Technician performs direct patient care activities; assisting in patient preparation for surgery/procedure; performs tasks related to the procedure; and assists in maintaining a clean, organized and prepared work environment. Will have a working knowledge of all operating/procedure room equipment, including emergency equipment used in Code situations. Will maintain a working knowledge of surgical instruments used by the surgeons in the center, along with the care, maintenance and knowledge of various sterilization techniques used in the processing of the instrumentation.

Requirements

Graduate from Surgical Technology program from an accredited school
Operating room experience
CPR / AED and First Aid
Certification in Surgical Technology
Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Accuracy
Attention to detail
Timeliness
Organization
Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks
Attendance
Punctuality
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to sit/stand for long periods; ability to walk
Capability for occasional overhead and low reaching
Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities
Visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient-care assessment activities
Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs
Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems
Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills

Nice To Haves

Two years of previous operating room experience

Responsibilities

Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives
Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct
Conducts self in a professional manner, and as a positive role model and team member
Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
Respects patients’ right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, inventory and activities
Maintains professional relationships with management and medical staff
Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers
Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
Displays the ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction
Displays skill in oral and written communication techniques
Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices
Reports wasteful practices
Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements
Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted compliance program
Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures
Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance-improvement program
Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures
Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person
Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations
Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities
Welcomes suggestions and recommendations
Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure
Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards
Inspects equipment for proper working condition
Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure
Arranges instruments according to given procedure
Confirms that instruments work properly
Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy
Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed
Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure
Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed
Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards
Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status