PartTime Certified Surgical Technician

Overview

Job Title:

Certified Surgical Technician

This is for a Part-Time Certified Surgical Tech position.

• Assist in the patient care reflecting the needs of the patients, families and the facility.
• Provide care reflecting the flexibility in rules and regulations, as indicated by the patients' needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of care specific to outpatient/ambulatory care, equipment safety, cleaning, maintenance, and procedures.
• Utilize personal initiative, maintain a steady level of productivity, be a self-starter and a compatible and supportive team player.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to the Center Director and Director of Nursing.
• Clinically
• Assisting the physician during the procedure and maintain the ability to perform required tasks.
• Working knowledge of scopes, maintenance, and care.
• Assist in the performance of surgical procedures, and biopsy.
• Label specimens correctly.
• Assist in transport of patient to recovery if needed.
• Communicate patient information to the recovery RN.
• Prepare room, anticipate and check all equipment needs prior to procedure.
• Treat family and patients with respect and dignity.
• Carry out medical and procedural aseptic techniques and universal precautions.
• Meet current documentation standards and policies and complete them during each workday.
• Assist in the positioning of the patient.
• Report changes in the patient condition or reports of pain appropriately to RN or physician.
• Assist in Code situations.
• Maintain safe environment for patient, coworkers and self.
• Assist in the par levels and need for supplies by tracking and reporting to the Surgical Coordinator/Materials Manager.
• Contact reps for implants and supplies needed for surgery.
• Maintain logs needed in the cleaning area for chemicals and equipment use.
• Perform other jobs as assigned.
• Professionally
• Adhere to the dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual educational requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time, and as scheduled with flexibility to the schedule.
• Attend staff meetings, annual review, and in-services as scheduled.
• Represent the organization in a positive manner.
• Actively participate in Quality Management as directed.
• Comply with ALL policies and procedures.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program.
• Experience:
  
  3 plus years' experience in Hospital or Ambulatory setting.
• Certification:
  From a technical school recognized by the State.
• Special Training: must have had or willing to have training in management and administration. Must have training or self-paced instruction in information management, and be able to utilize computers and various software programs such as Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.