Surgical Technologist III

Surgical Technologist III

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Summary: Surgical Technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse. The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. The ST who has a dual function in the operating room and the ambulatory setting demonstrates competency in the care of surgical patients preoperatively and postoperatively in the ambulatory surgical clinic setting.

Responsibilities: Provide leadership at unit level to correct safety/clinical quality deficiencies. Lead / implement changes at the unit level. Provide leadership at the peri-operative surgical service unit level. Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student Operating Room technologists. Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members. Coaches team to anticipate resources. Assists in the development of policies, procedures and protocols at the Surgical Unit level. Communicate effectively with patients, staff members and physicians. Assists in efforts to improve resources by means of Kaizan projects through yellow/purple belt status. Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are reinforced. Has completed precepting course and actively assists in training new hires to surgery. Use critical thinking to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Provides leadership on Service by acting as a chief resource. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical technique. In collaboration with the Team Coordinator, performs checks, maintenance and control of surgical supplies, trays and equipment relating to their surgical service. Demonstrates advanced knowledge related to OR emergency situations. Is familiar with and helps troubleshoot service specific specialty equipment. Assists in the development of policies, procedures and protocols at the department level. Performs duties as a clinical assistant to the surgeon for all service specific cases, including assisting with room set up and turnaround from case-to-case. NASH

Other information: Requires High School Diploma. Graduation from a Surgical Technology program. Military equivalent program for Surgical Technology qualify Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard completed in the United States. Licensure/Certification Requirements: BLS required. Professional Experience Requirements: Surgical Technologist I-A: Entry level position for new graduates of Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologists with less than twelve (12) months of outside experience. Surgical Technologist I-B: Requires twelve (12) months of full-time equivalent Surgical Technology experience.