Surgical Technologist

4 weeks ago

Tomah, Wisconsin, United States Bermuda Hospital Full time
Job Summary:

To maintain a sterile environment in the operating room, ensuring proper aseptic techniques are utilized to prevent contamination and infection. This involves being constantly vigilant and assisting the surgical team as the sterile member who passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and sterilizes all equipment used within the operating room and gastroenterology room.
  • Assists MD and RN with gastroenterology procedures and assists RN with pre and post-procedure tasks as delegated.
  • Checks, audits, and operates equipment such as lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units, diagnostic equipment, orthopedic, and endoscopy equipment.
  • Performs decontamination, sterilization, and repackaging of supplies used throughout the hospital.
  • Processes all used equipment daily.
  • Checks all supplies used for proof of sterilization.
  • Notifies manager or CS Coordinator of equipment maintenance needs.
  • Scrubs hands and arms, puts on sterile operating room attire to work within the sterile field established around the patient and handle sterilized instruments, equipment, and supplies.
  • Holds retractors, cuts sutures, and applies dressings as directed.
  • Cleans and restocks the operating room and gastroenterology room.
  • Orders supplies.
  • Assists with performing gastroenterology procedures.
  • Obtains specimens.
  • Assists RN and physician as needed.
  • Provides age-appropriate care for all age groups.
  • Anticipates potential adverse changes in patient care and notifies RN.
  • Interacts effectively with patients.
  • Maintains safety of clients.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in computer documentation of patient cares and other related computerized patient information/documentation.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
  • Participates in the orientation and education of others.
  • Assists physician, physician assistant, or RN with administering medication.
  • Assists with vital signs, gathering data, and ambulating patients.

Additional Requirements:

  • Behaves in a manner consistent with hospital customer service program.
  • Treats co-workers and customers as appropriate, is courteous, and helpful in all customer contacts.
  • Meets hospital and departmental dress code and hygiene guidelines.
  • Complies with dress code/uniform requirements for department.
  • Meets Joint Commission and hospital educational standards as required.
  • Is present and prepared for work as scheduled.
  • Demonstrates creativity and initiative in job.
  • Contributes, develops, supports, and/or carries out new ideas and methods in cooperation with co-workers and supervisors.
  • Is self-motivated.
  • Demonstrates support for and ability to work as part of a team on achieving departmental and organizational goals.
  • Develops positive working relationships, is receptive to and acts upon input from other team members and departments, and is willing and able to compromise as needed.
  • Demonstrates organizational skills and effective use of time.
  • Communicates effectively.
  • Able to express ideas/opinions, uses appropriate congruent communication methods.
  • Interacts with co-workers and customers openly and honestly.
  • Is receptive and attentive to communication/feedback from co-workers and customers.
  • Adheres to strict customer confidentiality standards, recognizing that even acknowledgment of privileged information is prohibited.
  • Supports and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills whenever appropriate and necessary.

Education Requirements:

  • Completion of a post-high school program as an operating room technician with certification is required.
  • Sterile processing technician certification within one year of hire is required.
  • Current certification or eligibility to become BLS certified.

Qualifications/Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees.
  • Must have a high energy level with the ability to work under the stress of the operating room atmosphere and exhibit emotional maturity, stability, and flexibility.
  • Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to operate within a Windows environment.
  • Needs to possess a high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility, and ability to comprehend and analyze details.
  • Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
  • Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for infant through geriatric patients.

Work Environment:

  • The OR/CS Tech is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
  • The OR/CS Tech is also required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.
  • The OR/CS Tech must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Full range of body motion and flexibility is required on a daily basis.
  • Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to verify visual and audio alarms on machines.

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