Surgical Technologist - Internal Agency - Lafayette

Surgical Tech

The Surgical Tech 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.

Responsibilities

Surgical 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.

Qualifications

1 year experience in OR Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program

High School or equivalent and Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technology program or 1 year experience in OR

Communication, Customer Service, computer Skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.

BLS certification