Surgical Technician, Intern Full-Time 40 Hours

3 months ago

Memphis, United States Campbell Clinic Full time
POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of a Surgical Technologist, the Surgical Technologist Intern is responsible for the daily activities and operations inside the Operating Room when handling sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment while also maintaining a sterile field in accordance with professional standards during the course of operating procedures. The Surgical Technologist Intern must have knowledge of orthopaedic procedures and the ability to ensure quality patient care. The Surgical Technologist Intern is also responsible for ensuring they are properly prepared for case assignments (i.e., sterile supplies and equipment).

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)
  1. Assures that cleaning activities are ongoing, thereby consistently maintaining instrumentation needed for case load
  2. Cleans and maintains operating rooms before and after surgical procedures. Maintains cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment
  1. Troubleshoots problems related to equipment, supplies and service. Takes appropriate corrective action and informs manager when needed
  2. Exercises caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic
  3. Assures that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to collection area in a timely manner
  4. Assists the OR team in lifting, positioning, transferring and caring for the sedated/anesthetized patients in the O.R. and PACU.
  5. Assists in monitoring patients for positioning, safety-related issues under the guidance of the RN, and notifies the RN of safety issues. Follows accepted recommended guidelines for moving, positioning, and holding limbs of patients
  6. Actively participates in time-out process
  7. Transports requested items such as sterile and non-sterile supplies, SPD items, charts, records, and equipment between departments and surgical units in a timely manner
  8. Monitors operative schedule to ensure required supplies and implants are available
  9. Maintains principles of aseptic technique. Notifies team members when breaks in technique occur and takes appropriate measures to correct breaks in technique
  10. Responsible for point of use cleaning for all surgical instruments, break-down of surgical instruments and equipment prior to transporting to the Sterile Processing Room
  11. Regular and predictable attendance
  12. Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others
  13. Performs all other duties as assigned


SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Completion of accredited program in Surgical Technology within the last 6 months to 1 year. Must have a current and active CST Certification.

Experience: Relevant experience as obtained through completion of an approved Surgical Technology program.

Basic knowledge of surgical technique including surgical care preparation and Operating Room sterile field set-up and break down required.

Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control. Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies preferred.

Certifications: BLS certification required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)/Mental Demands
  • Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
  • Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
  • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
  • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
  • Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
  • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
  • Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Stand

C

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less

C

Walk

C

11-20 lbs

C

Sit

O

21-50 lbs

F

Manually Manipulate

C

51-100 lbs

O

Reach Outward

C

Over 100 lbs

O

Reach Above Shoulder

C

Climb

O

Push/Pull

Crawl

O

12 lbs or less

C

Squat or Kneel

O

13-25 lbs

C

Bend

O

26-40 lbs

F

Grasp

C

41-100 lbs

F

Speak

F

Other Physical Requirements
  • Vision
  • Sense of Touch
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - gloves, eye protection, face mask, gown.


ADA Disclaimer

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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