Position Summary:
Provides surgical technology to direct and indirect care and service. Assists surgeon, performs operative/invasive procedures. Serves as a resource to other technologists, trains new technologists, trains students, and functions as an informal lead technologist role as needed. Mentoring and utilizing the additional education gained through certification will be used to assist peers, perform more efficiently and raise performance.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or
- Certificate in Surgical Technology
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) upon hire
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
- Work may occasionally require travel to other Carle Health facilities.
- Required to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English. Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Multicultural sensitivity. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Essential Functions:
- Preparation for surgeon specific operative/invasive procedures that are timely, accurate, effective, and efficient. Instruments, equipment, and suture are appropriate, complete, and functional. Sets up sterile field and is scrubbed prior to patient entering the room. Sets up case so that another can step into an organized back table and mayo. Has appropriate 'have available' items. Uses resources wisely, avoids unnecessary opening. Motions are fluid and not redundant. Set up time for a variety of case types is within acceptable range. Aware of and is prepared for case needs, i.e., two mayo's. Collaborates with surgeon prior to case and adjusts as necessary. Precepts surgical techs and RNs to prepare for surgeon specific procedures.
- Scrubs on simple to complex procedures for a variety of specialties. Able to 'run mayo' independently. Aware of surgeon's techniques and preferences. Adapts style to match surgeon and procedures. Confident and competent during routine and emergency procedures. Is prepared for sequencing, i.e., clamp, cut, tie. Anticipates and provides so that attention needs not be diverted from the operative field. Attentive to case, pays attention to subtle cues and responds appropriately. Pro-active identification of needs: averts need to have someone run for things. Observes technique of self and others and intervenes appropriately. Performs in first scrub, first assist, and second scrub roles. Performs case closing activities such as dressing application, transfer, and turnover. Teaches RNs to scrub on a variety of cases.
- Plans, anticipates, and provides for expected and unexpected intra-op events. Anticipates and provides appropriate and timely intervention for intra-op case change, e.g., lap to open, uncontrolled bleeding, perforation. Actions and behavior are calm, confident, and steady. Is prepared for the unexpected and uses resources wisely. Anticipates problem-prone and/or high-risk procedures and provides for needs. Observes for induction and maintains quiet. Protects patient privacy by own actions and reminds others. Precepts/Mentors staff and students in planning for surgical events. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and job knowledge that will raise performance as well as teach others observation/knowledge. Be available to be assigned on-call hours outside of scheduled work-hours, which includes after-hours, weekends, and holidays. If contacted while on-call, respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department per policy. Able to adhere to assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.
- Communicates and collaborates with others. Serves as a resource of knowledge and shares knowledge as appropriate. Counts are timely and actions reflect clear understanding of the dual responsibility with circulating RN. Communicates needs nonverbally and verbally in a timely and appropriate manner: urgent vs. routine. Precepts staff in appropriate manner. Mentors in a positive manner. Articulates priority of needs clearly. Listens and observes for cues indicating changing needs. Conversation is appropriate for setting. Addresses issues/concerns appropriately. Contributes to successful unit operations by integrating individual efforts with unit needs, goals, and objectives. Participates in required call. Flexible with respect to assigned area(s). Assists others as needed or requested. Actions and behaviors foster teamwork: shares knowledge and ideas. Attempts to resolve conflicts constructively. Performs a variety of activities to ensure an efficient and effective unit. Communicates/collaborates with others to ensure appropriate instruments, specialty cards, and equipment are available for cases. Participates in quality improvement efforts. Actions and behaviors promote a positive work environment.
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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID-19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
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