Surgical Tech - Flex Choice Internal Agency

Surgical TechnologistThe Surgical Technologist prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs surgical case preparation i.e. surgical instrumentation and medical equipment. Relies on education and training to complete responsibilities. Works under general supervision.ResponsibilitiesSurgical Case Preparation: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…Proper equipment, instruments, and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas by providing with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.A well organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations at all times with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually.Anticipates and responds effectively by performing assignments in a timely and efficient manner with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.Proper sterile techniques are followed and maintains a sterile field at all times with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.Assistance is provided to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.A working knowledge of autoclaves is followed and proper sterilization method for instruments selected at all times with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.A proper procedure counting of instruments, sponges and sharps is followed with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.Instrumentation is accurately checked prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.Quality & Patient Safety: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually.Patients are transported safely without delay with no more than 2 documented incidents annually.Assistance is provided in the positioning of patients with no more than 2 documented incidents annually.Recommended AORN guidelines are followed all the time with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.Collaboration & Teamwork: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…Surgeon's needs are anticipated by following case progress with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually.Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings is provided with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.Assistance is proved to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times with no more than 2 documented corrective incident annually.Over head pages are responded to in less than 3 minutes with no more than 2 documented incidents of late or non-responses annually.Assistance with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or messages is provided with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…Other duties as assigned are completed.Qualifications1 year experience in OR Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist programHigh School or equivalent and Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technology program or 1 year experience in ORCommunication, Customer Service, computer Skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.BLS certification