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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician School, or LPN with a current license in the state of practice, or completion of a completed and appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United Sates Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
• Experience preferred, but may be trained on-the-job, if recent graduate.
• Must have general knowledge of surgical procedures and draw specialized training from working with physician or physicians on the job.
• Maintains biannual CPR.
• Completes annual education update.
• Attends and participates in Staff Development meetings.
• Completes at least 12 hours continuing education annually.
• Maintains certification, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred.
• Certification as an OR technician recommended.

Responsibilities

• Completion of hospital and department specific orientation.
• Perform basic aseptic technique in accordance to policy and procedure of Corning Hospital.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation for minor cases.
• Scrub minor cases alone.
• Working knowledge of electrocautery, suction apparatus, surgical tables, autoclave and steris processes and patient safety principles in the OR.
• Knowledge of surgical anatomy for each case scrubbed.
• Know surgical terminology specific to each case scrubbed.
• Knowledge of standard precaution guidelines of Corning Hospital.
• Knowledge of instrumentation for all cases.
• Scrub all cases offered in the Operating Room.
• Knowledge of the use of specialty equipment, i.e.: ophthalmology microscope, laser, video endoscopy equipment, fracture table).
• Functions in an “on call” capacity when assigned.
• Becomes proficient in a surgical specialty to maintain equipment, order supplies and perform inservice training for OR staff as requested.
• Participates in patient care under the supervision of the surgeon, professional nurse and anesthesiologist.
• Is authorized to access secured storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties.
• Assists in the care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment.
• Works with Central Supply staff to ensure sterility of equipment.
• Performs supportive functions related to surgical procedures following principles of sterile technique.
• Follows Standard Precautions and utilizes disease specific precaution guidelines as per CDC guidelines.
• Utilizes and maintains surgical instruments according to manufacturer’s recommendations and department guidelines.
• Follows hospital safety guidelines.
• Follows all hospital Policies and Procedures.
• Participates and actively supports PI activities.
• Maintains biannual CPR.
• Completes annual education update.
• Attends and participates in Staff Development meetings.
• Completes at least 12 hours continuing education annually.
• Maintains certification, if applicable.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel to the department as well as developing skills of other staff members when requested or appropriate.
• Completes in‐services and self‐learn education programs as required.
• Rotates as needed on all shifts and days as requested; regularly demonstrates flexibility on an “on‐call” basis.
• Demonstrates good judgement and planning when responding to requests or questions while interacting with physicians, patients, and families.
• Responds to schedule/assignment changes quickly.
• Consistently shows good judgement by showing an appreciation of cost and quality.
• Reports any changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate personnel.
• Refers unsolved problems and consults with the appropriate person in order to pursue problem resolution through proper chain of command.
• Respects, at all times, the confidentiality of patient’s records, the progress, and utilizes complete discretion when discussing patient matters.
• Displays confidence and shows respect to patients, families, physicians, and other health care workers by performing job related duties in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Readily assists, supervises, delegates or consults with other staff members when requested or appropriate. Requests assistance from others as needed.
• Displays positive attitude/working relationships toward all internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates ability and judgement to coordinate simultaneous work requirements. Completes all scheduled assignments without sacrificing quality of care performed.
• Willing to accept additional responsibilities and duties related to the operation of the department as permitted.
• Performs duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision.
• Schedules benefit time appropriately. Acceptable attendance practices.
• Provides timely notification for absence or tardiness (2 hours).
• Takes appropriate breaks and returns promptly.
• Observes hospital dress code: wears identification badge while on duty and maintains a professional appearance at all times.
• Consistently strives to be an effective and productive member of the department and of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.