Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Ishpeming, MI

Job Description

05160 Surgical Technician I 09.16.16

JOB SUMMARY

Performs procedures in the O.R. associated with scrub functions, as directed by a Registered Nurse and prepares surgical suite and instruments, equipment and supplies to assure a safe patient environment.

Reports to: Director of OR

FLSA: Non-exempt

Grade:

EEO: 01 Officials and Managers 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians 04 Sales Workers 05 Administrative Support Workers 06 Craft Workers 07 Operatives 08 Laborers and Helpers 09 Service Workers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

Completion of an OR Technician Course and is eligible to be certified as such.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

X Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) Other

Primary Source Verification: American Heart Association.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Willing and able to demonstrate appropriate core competencies annually or as requested.
• Upholds standard of strict surgical conscious so that patient safety is top priority.
• Prepares for scheduled surgical cases in a timely fashion assuring that all items have been properly sterilized and are ready to use.
• Prepares for cases on surgical schedule by assuring all supplies and instruments are available. Reports any discrepancies to manager in a timely fashion to allow time to retrieve all necessary items.
• Prepares for cases on surgical schedule by assuring all supplies and instruments are available. Reports any discrepancies to manager in a timely fashion to allow time to retrieve all necessary items.

Provides assistances to surgeon during surgical procedures by:

• Providing appropriate instruments to surgeon as directed.
• Maintaining complete sterile technique.
• Participating in instrument, needle, and sponge count as directed.
• Maintains supplies required for surgical units:
• Cleans, sterilizes instruments.
• Maintains knowledge of all re-processing routine and sterilization processes so that, during on call
• situations and when need demands, surgical tech is capable of working in sterile processing department.
• Performs terminal cleaning in the Surgical Services Department as required.
• Assures adequate departmental supplies.
• Reports any missing or broken instruments to department manager to ensure that replacement equipment is acquired in a timely fashion.
• Assists with and conducts daily and annual inventories of all surgical supplies and equipment.
• Appropriately handles all specimens as directed by surgeon. Communicates with circulator to assure proper handling. Reviews specimen's sheet, post procedure, with circulation to assure proper patient and specimen identification.
• Post procedure, reviews that all items used during procedure have been properly documented in patient medical record for billing and inventory purposes.
• Completes all training/education required to document competency as to skills orientation list.
• Accepts on-call schedule as outlined and accepts late assignments as necessary.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and participate in continuing education by attendance at scheduled meetings, regular in-services, and the completion of all annual education requirements.
• Demonstrates awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for personal professional growth.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
• Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Understands and adheres to Client's compliance standards as they appear in Client's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Computer and/or keyboarding skills required.
• Excellent human relations and oral/written communication.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Ability to deal with change.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards initiating continuous improvement.
• Ability to respond appropriately even in challenging situation.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain composure and performance standards in high stress/emergency situations.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Populations Served
• Does not treat or care for patients.
• Neonate (<30 days)
• Infant (<1 year)
• Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)
• Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)
• Adolescent (13 and <17 years)
• Young Adult (17 to <30 years)
• Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)
• Older Adult (>60 years)
• Protected Health Information

Type of Protected Information Accessed:

• Demographic
• Clinical
• Insurance
• Financial
• Complete Medical Record
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
• While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort:

• Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
• Bending/Stooping rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Climbing X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Keyboard Data Entry rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Kneeling rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Lifting/Moving Patients rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Reaching rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Running X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Sitting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Squatting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Standing rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Walking rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
• Audible Speech rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Hearing Acuity rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Smelling Acuity X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Taste Discrimination X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Vision: Depth Perception rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Vision: Distinguish Color rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Vision: Seeing Far rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Vision: Seeing Near rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
• Biohazardous waste/ hazards rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Blood and/or bodily fluids rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Communicable diseases/pathogens rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
• Asbestos or lead X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Dust X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Hazardous Chemicals rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Gases/Vapors/Fumes rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Hazardous Medication rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Latex rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Working Conditions:

• Periodically requires work near moving mechanical parts.
• Involves frequent exposure to blood borne, fumes, and airborne pathogens.
• May periodically come in contact with hazardous waste.
• May periodically be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Frequently at risk of electrical shock.
• May periodically be exposed to radiation.
• Work occasionally involves vibration.
• Frequently involves work in high stress environment.
• Works in moderate noise conditions.

Skills : TECHNOLOGIST