Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech -Certified or Non-Certified - L&D - PRN - located in LaGrange GA

Surgical Technologist Non-Certified

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Work Shift: Various (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Surgical Technologist Non-Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care

• Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity under supervision of the registered nurse

• Always partners with the patient by verifying procedure and conducting relief bedside shift report.

• Practices using current clinical practice standards under the supervision of the registered nurse

• Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such as goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems' safety absolutes.

• Supports evidence-based practice and ethical accountability

• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Promotes team spirit and positive work environment.

• Serves as patient advocate including patient care and safety.

• Assists other members of the team with between case and terminal cleaning of room.

• Assists in preparing room for the next patient.

• Assists in transporting patients.

• Appropriately provides comfort and safety measures for specific age patient.

• Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and collaborate with the health care team

• Maintains positive attitude and flexibility in assignments

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma General or

• GED General or

• Accredited Program Surgical Technology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Basic Life Support or

• ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or

• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Required Minimum Skills:

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

• Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care

• Ability to delegate to other team members as required

• Ability to multi-task essential; Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential

• Strong detail orientation required

• Knowledge of surgical procedures required

• Basic computer skills are required

• Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing

• Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities, self-direct, and apply independent judgment

• Ability to think critically and adapt quickly to changing situations

• Skill and ability in basic computer skills to include Word, Excel

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