Certified Surgical Tech - Surgery - FT Weekend Program

GENERAL SUMMARY

A Surgical Technologist provides skilled, technical care to patients during surgical procedures. In addition, the Surgical Technologist is expected to participate in a pre-determined on call shift rotation as agreed upon by the employee and the Director of Surgery.


GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment necessary for each individual surgical procedure.

2. Demonstrates good motor coordination required for rapid and accurate movements of the body and hands in response to visual and audio stimuli in the operative field.

3. Reviews patient charges from each operative procedure for accuracy.

4. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient rights, as identifies by the Patient Bill of Rights.

5. Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the department and actively participates in each time out procedure.

6. Remains alert during procedures and demonstrates an ability to handle unexpected situations with calm efficiencies; anticipates situations and functions with a proactive awareness; functions appropriately in emergency situations.

7. Demonstrates the ability to perform any or all of the surgical technology duties outlined in the Performance Standards, Self-Assessment Orientation Tool.

8. Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own practice.

9. Participates actively in staff development activities for unit.

10. Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation of continuing education to meet own development.

11. Consults other staff members when in question or unfamiliar with equipment or a procedure; utilizes appropriate staff resources to ensure correctness.

12. Demonstrates an awareness of legal responsibilities and the reason for complete accuracy when performing operating room counts (sponge, needle and instrument); knows proper procedure to follow in case of an incorrect count; reports discrepancies and/or corrections immediately.

13. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.

14. Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients/SO and hospital staff.


15. Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts. When requested; is willing to adjust personal schedule in order to complete workload in view of an increased surgical schedule, staffing reduction, early surgical cases, or in preparation for a special inspection; accommodates the OR schedule.

16. When participating in an on-call capacity, the Surgical Technologist adheres to unit call requirements (including 30 minute response time), call rotation, and call guidelines to facilitate coverage of OR call during after hours, weekends, and Holidays as needed.

PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Interest and sympathetic attitude toward caring for the sick.

2. Willingness to participate in continuous learning process.

3. Ability to carry out instructions.

4. Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate 8-12 hours per shift and manage multiple pieces of equipment/tubes/invasive lines.

5. Physical strength to perform CPR (bed/floor), lift/push/pull 60-300 pounds (with assistance)as often as 30 times per 8 hours and perform constant walking, twisting, turning, and stretching maneuvers in patient care and use of patient care equipment.

6. Physical strength to perform the following lifting tasks:
• Floor to waist - 50 pounds
• 14" to waist - 50 pounds
• Waist to shoulder - 30 pounds
• Shoulder to overhead - 20 pounds
• Carry 40 pounds 30 feet
• Push 50 pounds 30 feet
• Pull 50 pounds 10 feet

7. Communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.

8. Emotional stability conducive to dealing with a high stress level for 8-12 hours at a time associated with caring for acute patients fast paced physical activity, rapidly changing patient conditions, emotional demands of patients and their families, and demands on maintaining effective working relationships with peers, managers, physicians, and other health care workers.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Director of Surgical Services.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
2. Surgical Technologist Certified or must obtain within 1 year of employment
3. Certified Surgical Instrument Processor or obtain certification within one year of hire
4. Current BLS/CPR training with card or obtain within 6 months of hire

INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVEL

Category I - Maximal Risk - this job exposes you to potential blood, body fluids, and tissues on a routine basis. It is recommended that you get the Hepatitis B vaccine.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Works in patient care areas where there are few discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise and the like.

2. Works with patients and may be exposed to contagious diseases or infectious materials, but potential for personal harm and injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions and equipment are used.