Surgical Technician at Careerbuilder in Nantucket, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job Summary:



Providestechnical expertise within the sterile environment, in assisting/supporting themembers of the Surgical Team, to provide quality patient care. Further demonstrates a good technicalknowledge of the surgical environment and utilizes this knowledge in assistingthe Registered Nurse to provide surgical environment which supports qualitypatient care. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse performs a variety ofduties related to the care and treatment of patients.



Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains asterile environment as prescribed by Hospital policy and AORN Standards of Careand adheres to blood/body fluid policies and procedures utilizing OSHAStandards.
  
  
  
  


• Functions underall aspects of surgical techniques, both routine and special surgicalprocedures and applies them in a professional manner.
  
  
  
  


• Functions underthe direction of the Surgeon and the Registered Nurse to meet all aspects ofpatient care and safety
  
  
  
  


• Ensures properinstrumentation equipment in accordance with department protocol and surgeon'spreference cards.
  
  
  
  


• Provides a safeand efficient environment for the patient.
  
  
  
  


• Respectspatients' inherent rights to privacy, dignity and safety.
  
  
  
  


• Differentiatessterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary forspecific surgical procedures.
  
  
  
  


• Prepares andunderstands the specific use of all supplies and equipment used for surgicalprocedures.
  
  
  
  


• Assumesresponsibility for orientation of new Operating Room employees, as required.
  
  

• Assists in thepreparation/labeling of medications on the sterile field during the "surgicalprocedure", under the direction of the Surgeon and Registered Nurse, accordingto Pharmacy and Standards of care.
  
  
  
  


• Understands theimportance of teamwork, consideration and cooperation. Understands the need tobe actively involved in universal Protocol and "Hard Time Out"
  
  
  
  


• Understands thefunction of a "first assist".
  
  
  
  


• Understands andassists with patient positioning devices/equipment, ensures proper patientspositioning safety.
  
  
  
  


• Works inconjunction with the Registered Nurse and CSR Tech. to update and maintainequipment and instrumentation of specialty services.
  
  
  
  


• Participates inunit staff meetings, in-service programs and educational programs relative tocareer development. Performs other work-relatedduties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
  
  
  
  


• Assists patientswith ADL's.
  
  
  
  


• Demonstratesproficiency with the taking of vital signs, treatments, procedures, andequipment as demonstrated bythe skills checklist.
  
  
  
  


• Weighs, lifts-moves,positions and transports patients as appropriate.
  
  
  
  


• Reports/documentsinterventions and the patient's response to the appropriate nurse.
  
  
  
  


• Communicateschanges in patient condition in a timely manner.
  
  
  
  


• Promptly answerspatient lights/responds to alarms
  
  
  
  


• Maintainsadequate stock of supplies in each patient room.
  
  
  
  


• Maintains parlevels of the clean supply and medication rooms, re-orders items as needed,keeps an accurate list ofsupplies, re-stocks shelves and maintains a clean environment. As assignedmonitors inventories and replaces materials as needed
  
  
  
  


• Demonstrates theability to recognize and deal with emergencies.
  
  
  
  


• Completesidentification and allergy bracelets on patients as needed.
  
  
  
  


• Assists in chartform completion/ adds forms to all records as needed (i.e. doctor's orders,progress notes).
  
  
  
  


• Exchanges needleboxes, replaces gloves in all areas and participates in maintaining a clean,clutter-free environment.
  
  
  
  


• Assists inarrangements for patient transports at the request of the nurse in charge.
  
  

• Demonstratescompetency in the following areas by physical demonstration or writtenexam: Equipment, Age Specific V/SAssessment, Blood Glucose monitoring, EKG procedure, venipuncture, urinetesting, and handling of other specimens that may be required.
  
  
  
  


• Reviews, attends,and signs all in-service updates.
  
  
  
  


• Activelyparticipates in own performance appraisal.
  
  
  
  


• In the EmergencyDepartment gathers patient data relative to presenting complaint, vital signs,past medical history, allergies, tetanus status, etc.
  
  
  
  


• Performs scheduledand as needed cleaning of medical equipment.
  
  

• May be requiredto float to other areas as a PCT.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities Required for the Position



Knowledgeof:

• Knowledge of current standards of practice required.

• Maintains skill level, competency andcertification on an ongoing basis.
  
  
  
  Skills:
  
  
  
  
  


• Must be able to demonstrate adequate technical skillsand judgment to function unsupervised during on-call, second shift, and weekendhours.
  
  


• Must be able to function in CSR to coverneeds. Ensures proper preparation of instruments and equipment.
  
  
  
  Ability to:
  
  
  
  
  


• Ability to tactfully communicate with both internaland external customers.
  
  


• Ability to handle stress and work in emergencysituations.
  
  


• Ability to assist patients on and off equipment.
  
  


• Ability to move quickly in the event of an emergency.
  
  


• Ability to stand and walk approximately ninety percent(90%) of shift, with frequent climbing,
  
  
  bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, and helping tolift objects and/or patients ranging from five
  
  
  (5) tothree hundred (300) or more pounds.
  
  


• Ability to use of fingers and hands to operate alldepartment-related equipment as described on the Department checklist. Additionally, must use telephone, calculator,fax, and other related office equipment.
  
  


• Utilize face shields/mask, gloves, protectiveclothing, safety glasses, and other protection associated with the care ofpatients.
  
  
  
  Credentials and Experience Required
  
  




• Graduateof an Accredited Civilian or Military Operating Room Technician Program.
  
  


• Threeyears of related experience.
  
  


• CertifiedOperating Room Technician
  
  


• EMTor equivalent preferred
  
  
  
  Special Requirements
  
  




• Available to work day, evening and/or night shift aswell as rotation on weekends as assigned. Able to rotate to units as assigned.
  
  


• Able to fill call expectations
  
  


• Willing to work additional shifts as assigned.
  
  


• Available to stay overnight should need arise duringpatient transports off island.
  
  


• May be exposed to the following hazards: temperature fluctuations, moderate noise levels, minimaldust, infectious diseases and other chemicals as customarily used in a hospitalsetting. Exposure to various hazards inhandling patient transports.
  
  


• Available to work overtime as needed tocomplete all job duties.
  
  


• Mustbe available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency.
  
  

EEO Statement

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