Surgery Orthopedic Specialist - Full Time - 80 hrs/pp - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Surgery Orthopedic Specialist - Full Time - 80 hrs/pp - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Surgery Service Line Specialist provides technical patient care to a defined patient population as assigned by the Registered Nurse or Physician. Duties may include the performance of basic technical skills not requiring licensure, such as, but not limited to:

• Operating Room (OR) cleaning and reset for the next case
• Gathering equipment, case carts, and positioning aides for the next case
• Holding extremity for surgical prep
• Stocking of OR rooms, sub sterile, and specialty carts
• Help with positioning patient for spinal anesthesia and surgery
• Assist in patient transfers from OR bed to patient bed
• Trauma room, Cardiac room, and Neuro room set up
• Completion of a daily task list including but not limited to:
• Stocking carts and equipment
• Maintain/ stocking in various locations of the department
• Setting up Mini C-arm
• Assist with opening sterile supplies and checking wrappers
• Surgical Scrub of Hands
• Sterile gown and glove
• Hold retractors during surgery under surgeon guidance
• Maintain knowledge of surgical equipment including operating room tables and attachments for the tables

High school diploma or GED required.

2 years of direct care experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience for entry-level positions required.

Previous OR experience preferred.

Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology preferred.

Evaluation of equipment for problems, safety and effectiveness.

Ability to prioritize and work independently

Assist with training new members of the team to service line specific equipment

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate to patients and visitors of the unit.

Provides assistance in the operating room for casting procedures; applying and/or removing splints, casts, etc.

Obtains BLS certification by the end of the orientation period and maintains for duration of employment

Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and through writing with all members of the healthcare team

Must be able to comfortable accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.

Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively in delicate situations (i.e., Gift of Life surgeries and during transportation of patients from units to the OR)

Answers signal lights, pages to assist nursing staff with patient needs

Assists with transporting patients to and from the OR

Assists in the positioning of patients under direction of RN

Cleaning OR rooms and transporting supplies and equipment

Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times

Stocks rooms, scrub sinks and sub sterile

Clean and maintain all storage rooms

Change linen on patients bed

Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends regular staff meetings

Communicates in a timely manner with the RN regarding equipment/supply needs

Provides skilled technical care according to unit specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures

Manages incoming tubes from tube station and deliver meds or other items to the RN

Meets Bronsons Standards of Excellence

Supports the goals of the unit and participates in department performance improvement

Follows organizational guidelines for effective hand hygiene consistently

Laser operator

Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; by attending staff meetings and Bronson educational opportunities related to Service Line Specialist

Shift

10 Hour Day Shift

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

5700 Surgery (BMH)