Surgical Tech III, CVOR

Company Description

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you.

Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

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This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Surgical Technologist III is an advanced level technologist with expansive knowledge of surgical procedures offered at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Acts as a member of the surgical team providing patient care to the patients undergoing surgical procedures in all areas, including complex procedures, by assisting the surgeon with instrumentation. Independently prepares the appropriate instrumentation and materials for use during and on the surgical field, passing instruments, assisting with room turnover, and performing other scrub duties as directed.

• Provides surgical support to physicians and patients undergoing a surgical procedure in all surgical areas including all complex cases including Trauma, ECMO, Neuro, Transplant, etc.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments, supplies and equipment in a timely manner.
• Adheres to all policies and practices for safe identification and handling of specimens and medications. Has knowledge of medications and its intended use on the field. Is aware of patients' weight and maximum doses of medication when appropriate, Is aware and knows patient allergies.
• Handles specimens and medications using correct technique and according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Provides information related to care/preparation of surgical instruments/equipment for sterilization/disinfection procedures.
• Performs the necessary surgical counts on sharps, small items, instruments and sponges with the circulating nurse prior to opening, during, and after closing the incision.
• Prepares the surgical field by opening correct supplies and preparing instruments and equipment needed for the scheduled case. Assures all materials are available and in working order and verifies own skill in using equipment correctly.
• Provides indirect patient care activities such as patient transportation. Assist with standard work and cleaning at completion of procedure.
• Maintains aseptic technique; actively monitors situations that could lead to a breach in aseptic technique. Communicates and immediately corrects breaks in aseptic technique.
• Ensures that equipment is functioning properly and immediately notifies appropriate personnel of any problems. Tests equipment prior to use on field. Adheres to the LPCHS unit policies regarding equipment maintenance.
• Assists with restraining uncooperative/combative patient in a safe manner.
• Serves as a role model for Surgical Tech I & II. Collaborates on the development and provision of competency-based orientation for scrub role for all services.
• In conjunction with other team members, provides one (1) in-service/year in a related specialty service.
• Ensures preference card accuracy in collaboration with Surgeon, Service Lead, and Circulating Nurses.
• Serves as a liaison to hospital vendors and communicates all issues with Service Lead/ANM.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Completion of an accredited program recognized by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or formal structured surgical program (e.g., military services).

Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

License/Certification

• RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support
• or
• Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Surgical Technologist by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• or
• Technician in Surgery - Certified by National Center for Competency Testing

KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to speak/write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
• Knowledge and theoretical understanding of normal/abnormal anatomy/physiology.
• Knowledge and understanding of surgical procedures to anticipate needs/request from surgeons.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of general safety procedures.
• Ability to use judgment to determine own work flow.

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the…