Surg Tech - CPRH Surgery

Duties: Job Description:Provides surgical technology to direct and indirect care and service.Assist surgeon performs operative/invasive procedures.Serves as a resource to other technologist trains new technologist trains students and functions as an informal lead technologist role as needed.Mentoring and utilizing the additional education gained through certification will be used to assist peers perform more efficiently and raise performance. Essential Functions:Preparation for surgeon specific operative/invasive procedures that s timely accurate effective and efficient.Instruments equipment and suture are appropriate complete and functional.Sets up sterile field and is scrubbed prior to patent entering the roomSets up case so that another can step into an organized back table and mayo.Have appropriate have available items.Uses resources wisely avoids unnecessary opening.Motions are fluid and not redundant.Set up time for a variety of case types is within acceptable range.Aware of and is prepared for case needs i.e. two mayo s.Collaborates with surgeon prior to case and adjusts as necessary.Precept surgical techs and RNs to prepare for surgeon specific procedures.Scrubs on simple to complex procedures for a variety of specialties.Able to run mayo independently.Aware of surgeon s techniques and preferences.Adapts style to match surgeon and procedures.Confident and competent during routine and emergency procedures.Is prepared for sequencing i.e. clamp cut tie.Anticipates and provides so that attention needs not be diverted from the operative field.Attentive to case pays attention to subtle cues and responds appropriately.Proactive identification of needs: averts need to have someone run for things.Observe technique of self and others and intervenes appropriately.Performs in first scrub first assist and second scrub roles.Performs case closing activities such as dressing application transfer and turnover.Teach RNs to scrub on a variety of cases.Plans anticipates and provides for expected and unexpected intraop events.Anticipates and provides appropriate and timely intervention for intraop case change e.g. lap to open uncontrolled bleeding perforation.Actions and behavior are calm confident and steady.Is prepared for the unexpected and uses resources wisely.Anticipates problem prone and/or high risk procedures and provides for needs.Observes for induction and maintain quiet.Protects patient privacy by own actions and reminds others.Precept/Mentor staff and students in planning for surgical events.Demonstrate critical thinking skills and job knowledge that will raise performance as well as teach others observation/knowledge.Be available to be assigned oncall hours outside of schedule workhours which includes afterhours weekend and holidays.If contacted while oncall respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department per policy.Able to adhere to assigned weekly weekend and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.Communicates and collaborates with others.Serves as a resource of knowledge and shares knowledge as appropriate.Counts are timely and actions reflect clear understanding of the dual responsibility with circulating RN.Communicates needs nonverbal and verbally in a timely and appropriate manner: urgent vs. routine.Precepts staff in appropriate manner.Mentors in positive manner.Articulates priority of needs clearly.

Skills: Required Skills & Experience:1 years of surgical tech experience.Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.Basic computer knowledge using word processing spreadsheet email and web browser.Multicultural sensitivity.Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. Preferred Skills & Experience:N/A

Education: Required Education:Associates Degree in Surgical TechnologyORCertificate of completion of Surgical Technology program Preferred Education:N/A Required Certifications & Licensure:BLS (American Heart Assoc.)IDPH Fingerprinting Preferred Certifications & Licensure:N/A

Schedule Notes: DAYS: 7:00AM3:30PM
Required Skills: SEQUENCINGFINGERPRINTINGINDUCTIONSTERILEMENTOR
Additional Skills: MENTORSSURGICAL TECHNOLOGYCLOSINGMENTORINGRN

Hours Per Day: 8.00
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Languages: English( Speak Read Write )
Department: PRHSURGERY :
Job Category: ClinicalAllied