Surgical Technologist II

Overview

Description:

Functions as a team member under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Utilizes Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Perioperative Standards, Association of Surgical Technologists 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. Supports the Trinity Health Core Values and division beliefs during interactions with patients, visitors and colleagues.

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Functions as a team member under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Utilizes Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Perioperative Standards, Association of Surgical Technologists 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. Supports the Trinity Health Core Values and division beliefs during interactions with patients, visitors and colleagues.

A. 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.

B. 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.

D. 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists with moving and positioning of patients pre-op, intra-op and post-operatively.
• Scrubs on a variety of procedures, and at least 50% of work time is assigned to at least two of the following:
  • a) Abdominal aortic Aneurysm and/or Aortic Bi-femoral Bypass Grafts
  • b) Total Joint Replacement and repair
  • c) Craniotomy / fusions
  • d) Open-Heart Surgery including CABG and Valve Replacement
• 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.
• Maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles and instruments and is jointly responsible with the RN circulator…