Surgical Technologist – CVOR and Transplant

Job Description

Job description:

• The Surgical Tech works under the supervision of the surgeon and RN.
• Assists surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed.
• Assists in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms. Scrub on all cases, primarily; Heart team. CVOR.
• Uses physician preference card to identify supplies and equipment needed for the scheduled surgical or emergency procedures.
• Updates preference cards with any necessary changes.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
• Prepares solutions and medications used. Properly labels and reports amounts used for charting.
• Prepare back table and mayo stand anticipating needs of the surgeon and through the use of the surgeon’s preference card.
• Provides supplies or equipment upon request for the surgeon, nurses and/or anesthesiologist.
• Assist with draping sterile field; drapes and covers operating and instrument tables.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation, before incision is closed and as needed.
• Delivers surgical specimens/cultures from operative field to circulating nurse.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure by checking package integrity, indicators and openingprocedures.
• Prepares and sterilizes supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
• Reviews and replaces supplies in the surgical case following a procedure. Discards expired medications per protocol.

Skills:

• Assists with terminal cleaning of operating room. Puts equipment, supplies and instruments away as required.
• Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
• Holds retractors or instruments, sponges or suctions operative site, applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders, cuts suture material, connects drains to suction apparatus and applies dressings to a wound.
• Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy.
• Effectively communicates with surgeon and nursing staff.
• Anticipates possible problems or complications that could arise during case. Adjusts quickly and prepares for emergent cases that change workflow.
• Performs all duties in a conscientious, courteous and caring manner to maintain positive customer relations.
• Maintains efficiency under stress and with irregular working hours. • Adheres to department procedures and acceptable protocols.
• Applies knowledge of the dress code related to Standard Precautions and consistently wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Reports any life safety issues, environmental concerns or process deviation to immediate supervisor.
• Participates in quality improvement, evidence based practice and research activities.
• Participates in professional and program development by attending department in-services, meetings and by sharing professional expertise to enhance quality of patient care and staff development.
• Seeks specialty service learning opportunities and growth for advancement.
• Assists with the education of new staff and students.
• Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.
• Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.

Requirements:

• Basic Computer skills required.
• Previous OR Experience required Previous CVOR Experience required
• Float Requirements: -Floating may be required to any Client location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or Client-identified “float zone”.
• Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with Client policy.