Job Description
Description of Position:
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. The Surgical Technologist will assist with surgical procedures and perform routine and delegated duties according to departmental policies, and under the direction of the Director/RN. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements.
- Clinical Excellence/Patient Care (50%):
- Demonstrates knowledge, competency and skills with assisting, maintaining sterile fields, exhibiting aseptic technique and surgical skin preparation during surgical procedures in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
- Is knowledgeable of instrumentation and supplies with setup and handling on sterile field.
- Anticipates and responds to needs of surgeon, staff and patient.
- Knowledgeable in functions of Central Sterile Processing related to cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, wrapping and storage of instrumentation following appropriate “Instructions for Use,” (IFU’s of instrumentation).
- Understands usage of standard precautions, personal protective equipment and isolation precautions.
- Prepares and assembles all necessary equipment, supplies and positioning aids based on preference card.
- Prepares medications for administration on the operative field under the direction of the physician.
- Development & Patient Education (40%):
- Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhances Surgical Technology practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
- Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
- Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
- Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
- Basic UPH Performance Criteria (10%):
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Completed Surgical Technology and Assisting Training.
- Experience: 1 year experience in Operating Room. Experience with cleaning, sterilizing and handling instruments in Central Sterile Processing Dept.
- License(s)/Certification(s): Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Working knowledge of Aseptic Technique.
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