OR Surgical Technologist - Open Heart

Job Expectations and Responsibilities

Planning

A. Prepare the operating/procedure room and surgical equipment.

B. Demonstrates collaborative interdepartmental planning in identifying and meeting patient-family centered needs and awareness of the nursing care plan.

C. Communicates with patient and practitioner through pre-operative planning.

Implementation

A. Provides care appropriate in a non-judgmental, nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to the needs of all ages, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights. Identify age requirements (infant to geriatric) using clinical data and patient needs.

B. Passes tools to surgeons during an operation and helps control equipment such as lights, bovie or suction.

C. Assist with safe transfer of the patient to the operating room table.

D. Assists in positioning patient safely for the procedure to prevent injury or harm.

E. Participates in the physician-led time-out.

F. Initiates appropriate emergency procedures in collaboration with the physician; including BLS.

G. Ensures patients rights are respected and protects patient privacy by adhering to HIPPA guidelines in the management of all patient information.

Evaluation

A. Evaluates and assesses interventions and participates in the briefing/debriefing process.

B. Practices positive responses to job demands and changes through organization and time management.

C. Facilitates safe and effective follow-up care through verbal.