Job Description
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Functions as a team member under the supervision of an Registered Nurse. Utilizes Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Perioperative Standards, Association of Surgical Technologist Recommended Standards of Practice; Perioperative policies and procedures in performing duties related to care of the patient during surgical intervention. Scrubs consistently in complex cases independently. Support the SJMO Core Values and division beliefs during interactions with patients, visitors and colleagues. Position Qualifications: Education Associates hired prior to 9/1/13: Graduate of an approved Surgical Technologist program or equivalent work Experience. Associates Degree In Surgical Technology Preferred. Associates hired after 9/1/13: Minimum of Associates Degree in Surgical Technology or current Certified Association of Surgical Technologist. Licensure / Certification Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Associates hired prior to 9/1/13: Association of Surgical Technologist Certification, preferred. Associates hired/transferred after 9/1/13: Association of Surgical Technologist Certification preferred (refer to Education section above). C Special Skill / Aptitudes Must successfully complete department orientation/competency review for complex cases which may include Interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact in an effective manner with patients, families, physicians and to collaborate within a team, with other unit teams and various levels of Hospital personnel. Successful completion of orientation to complex cases, demonstrating the ability to work independently. Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups. Experience Minimum of 2 years working experience as a Surgical Technologist demonstrating the ability to develop and improve skills in assisting surgeon and in the organization of work by using economy of time, motion and materials. Duties / Responsibilities: 1 Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique and corrects any breaks in technique. 2 Participates in general cleaning, stocking and sterilization of instruments and supplies in the OR. According to policy and procedure, maintains a clean and safe OR environment. 3 Assists in setting up the OR with supplies, instruments and other equipment. Arranges supplies and instruments for efficient use during the surgical procedures. Differentiates sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for specific surgical procedures as required. Anticipates future supply and instrument needs of following room procedures to reduce room turnover between cases. 4 Assists with moving and positioning of patients pre-op, intra-op and post-operatively. 5 Scrubs on a variety of procedures, and at least 50% of work time is assigned to at least two of the following: Abdominal aortic Aneurysm and/or Aortic Bi-femoral Bypass Grafts Total Joint Replacement and repair Craniotomy / fusions Open-Heart Surgery including CABG and Valve Replacement 6 Anticipates the needs of the surgeon when passing instruments, sponges, sutures, etc., during the surgical procedure. Also, anticipates the needs of the surgical team and assists efficiently within the sterile field as directed by the surgeon. 7 Maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles and instruments and is jointly responsible with the RN circulator for ensuring counts are complete prior to the procedure and before the incision is closed. 8 Identifies and gives the specimen to the circulating RN as directed by the surgeon. 9 Participates on a consistent basis in the orientation and education of all operating room staff including Technologists and Surgical Technologist Students. 10 Performs all duties in a manner consistent with safe patient care and according to specified policy and procedure. Respects confidentiality of patient records and information, patient's right to privacy, dignity and safety. 11 Contributes to unit projects and assists in trial and evaluation of new surgical products and procedures. 12 Participates in continuing education/in-service meetings, seeking opportunity for professional growth and development, maintaining a current continuing education record. Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors con