Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
Technicians are responsible for meeting the basic needs of patients in the surgical unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Functions and Duties:
- Performs adjustments to work assignments as necessary to achieve efficient and effective unit operation.
- Addresses and resolves customer complaints and/or concerns independently whenever possible.
- Sets up the operating room prior to surgery.
- Stocks surgical supplies.
- Sterilizes instruments, gowns, surfaces and other supplies.
- Check surgical machines and equipment.
- Transports patients to and from surgery.
- Passes instruments to surgeons during surgery.
- Assists in control of organization resources.
- Participates and promotes activities regarding quality and process improvement.
- Delegates appropriately according to skill level.
- Anticipates, requests, and accepts assistance from others.
- Assesses and maintains department specific equipment and products.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist Program required.
Experience
- 2yearsOperating Room experience preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) is required.
- Current BLS (CPR)required.
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Physical Demands:
- Sit or stand for a prolonged period of time
- Regularly exposed to body fluids with the risk of bloodborne pathogens or airborne pathogens
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required.
- Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist using proper body mechanics.
- Able to transfer or position clients greater than 50 pounds with assistance or assistive devices
- Requesting assistance is expected.
- Required in positioning and moving clients and medical equipment. Pushing required performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Considerable twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching during many aspects of clients care (bathing, making beds, setting up and monitoring medical equipment)
- Able to use one or both hands for grasping, pushing/pulling and fine maculation to perform procedures.
- Able to feel vibrations, temperature changes and pulses.
- Near acuity: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction.
- Far acuity: clarity of vision at 20 feet or more; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction.
- Able to accurately read labels and prepare medications. Read written communication and monitor medical equipment findings.
- Ability to adapt to continually changing environment.
- Able to accept constructive criticism and accept own limits
- Emotional and mental stability needed to maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients, families and health team members.
- Must be able to hear a forced whisper at 5 ft.