Functioning within the Health System s mission values objectives procedures and policies the Surgical Technologist functions within a collaborative approach along with all members of perioperative services to provide quality patient care. The Surgical Technologist assists in the delivery of care for the surgical patient. Case preparation responsibilities include schedule and booking sheet review to verify necessary equipment to be available and complete. The Surgical Technologist assists in moving and positioning patient per Surgeon s guidelines; participates in time out to confirm procedure and surgeon; and drapes patient within surgeon s guidelines. The Surgical Technologist also assists the Surgeon with the case as directed including providing retraction of tissue for optimal visualization demonstrating retraction and instrument technique. The Surgical Technologist functions in all areas of Surgical Services including but not limited to General Ortho OB/GYN Open Heart Podiatry Robotics Urology Neuro Vascular ENT Plastics Hybrid Robotic and Laser cases. Judgments are made based upon clinical skills. Once training is completed Surgical Technologist will be expected to be part of the oncall rotation in the respective area of training. Oncall response time within 30 minutes required. Oncall frequency will be determined in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Requirement description :
- 1 Years of Experience Required
- National Certification Required
- BLS (AHA) Required
- Prior Travel Required
- Must be a graduate of a surgical technology program Required
- Must be proficient in all cases (General Ortho OB/GYN Podiatry Robotics Urology Neuro Vascular ENT Plastics Hybrid Robotic and Laser cases) Required
- Open Heart Highly Preferred
- Must be flexible cannot accommodate blocked schedules etc.
Profile Requirements: - Work history
- Skills Checklist current to 1 year pertinent to the specialty
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : 48 hours of weekend call every 7th weekend
On Call Requirements : 56 call shifts in 6 weeks and 48 hours of weekend call every 7th weekend