PRN Scrub Tech

4 weeks ago

Lincoln, United States Saunders Medical Center Full time
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SAUNDERS MEDICAL CENTER

Job Description

Job Title: Surgical Technologist Prepared By: Outpatient Services

Department: Outpatient Services Manager Approved Date: July, 2008

Reports To: Outpatient Services Manager Approved By: Director Clinical

Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reviewed Date: July 2016

SUMMARY

Perform Surgical Technician duties. Assist in patient cares and related services in the Surgery Suite, under the guidance of the Circulating Nurse and Outpatient Services Manager. Prepares supplies and equipment for use in surgery. Apply principles of asepsis and sterile technique.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.

Plan for and prepare necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.

Demonstrate knowledge and technical skill in the care and use of instruments, supplies, and equipment used during a surgical procedure.

Assist in positioning and draping the patient for the appropriate procedure.

Properly identify and handle medication passed onto the sterile field.

Perform ‘scrub duties’ such as handling instruments, holding retractors, cutting sutures, and maintaining a sterile field.

Ensure proper care of specimens for surgical procedures.

Clean and maintain instruments stored in the Surgery Department.

Perform all work in accordance with standards of sanitation, safety, and proper handling techniques, including sterilization and high level disinfecting procedures.

Develop and maintain effective communication with patients, medical staff, and personnel.

Make a conscious effort to contain costs within the department and to the patient.

Assist in orientation of new personnel.

Practices aseptic and sterile technique in all required situations to maintain infection control guidelines.

Participate in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.

Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times and report violations to the Privacy Officer.

Understand and comply with the requirements of the SaundersMedical Center’s Compliance Program, including, but not limited to the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, all Saunders Medical Center-wide policies for compliance, and compliance plans affecting specific duties and responsibilities.

Participate in all education and training programs regarding compliance as required by Saunders Medical Center policy and as requested by the Supervisor.

Demonstrate personal traits of a high-level commitment, motivation and energy; team orientation; professionalism; trust; personal honesty and integrity; and a demonstration of placing others in a place of high value and treating them with dignity and respect.

Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises ‘product representatives’ and observers in the Surgery Suite.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent

Previous surgical experience preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Graduate from accredited Surgical Technologist program, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Certification for scrub technicians preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions and possess positive skills in communication. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate at the level necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties if this job, the employee must stand frequently. The employee must sit, reach with arms and hands, and occasionally lift 75 pounds.

The employee must occasionally walk and climb or balance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Attendance is essential and required for a successful working environment.

The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow ant other job-related instructions and to follow any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.



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