Surgical Tech II

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

The Surgical Technologist II is a certified technician who, as a result of education and years of clinical experience in a defined area of practice is able to function in a competent level. This individual requires moderate supervision in performing his/her duties and responsibilities within the perioperative setting. He/she is able to contribute to the professional growth of other surgical team members. Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Demonstrates patient care concepts.
  • 1.1Performs all the responsibilities of Level I identified under this domain consistently and above expectation.
• 2.Demonstrates the applications of the principles of asepsis and disinfection in a knowledgeable manner in the care of supplies, instruments, equipment, and the environment.
  • 2.1Performs all the responsibilities of Level I identified under this domain consistently and above expectations.
• 3.Demonstrates surgical case presentation skills.
  • 3.1Performs all the responsibilities of Level I identified under this domain consistently and above expectations.
• 4.Demonstrates the role of the scrub person.
  • 4.1Performs all the responsibilities of Level I identified under this domain consistently and above expectations.
• 5.Demonstrates the role of the assisting circulator.
  • 5.1Performs all the responsibilities of Level I as identified under this domain consistently and above expections.
• 6.Demonstrates the accountability as a health care professional.
  • 6.1Performs all the responsibilities of Level I identified under this domain consistently and above expections.
• 7.Completes non-therapeutic functions under the direction of MD, PA, APRN or RN.
  • 7.1Remove medication(s) from the pneumatic tube system sent from the Pharmacy or Hospital Supply to the unit/patient care area.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

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EXPERIENCE

Must meet the criteria for Level I, has a minimum of 2 years current experience in an operating room and consistently demonstrates competent practice in general surgery and moderately complex procedures as required by unit cluster.

LICENSURE

Maintains his/her certification and AST membership.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Participates in continuing education program attending at least 20 contact hours per year, 75% of which pertains directly to surgical technology., Provides inservice education for other members of the surgical team in current procedures, techniques and equipment, Participates and collaborates in unit-based committees; updates and enforces unit policies across all disciplines and reports/documents deviations from standards to specialty team coordinator., Supports and fosters unit philosophy and actively participates in team building., Precepts new staff and student techs., collaborates with other members of the surgical team on meeting the education needs of this group, and monitors their progress., Exceeds expectations when performing all the job related responsibilities described in Level I.