Surgical Tech II, OR, Evenings, Sign-on BonusAvailable

Description : Surgical Tech II -

OR, Evenings, Sign on Bonus Available Up to

$5,000

Hours are : 40 hours (5

days a week) 2 : 30 p-11 : 00 p OR 36 hours (3 days a week) 10 : 30 a-

11 : 00 p

Piedmont Eastside- Surgical

Services :

Sophisticated and advanced outpatient

and inpatient surgical services, including robotic surgery and

endovascular hybrid suite.

Outpatient and

Inpatient Surgery

Comprehensive Endoscopy

Services

High volume Endovascular Surgery,

including TCAR and EVAR.

Three Intuitive Da

Vinci Robots for Surgery

Mako Robotic Surgery

for Total Knee replacements

State of the Art

Laparoscopic Surgery with Stryker SPY-PHU 4K Fluorescence

capability

Advanced Minimally Invasive

Neurosurgery with Stealth Technology

Advanced

and Robotic Urology Surgery

High volume

Orthopaedics including Total Joint Replacements

Operating Room Extern Program Periop 101

ICU

level PACU Services

RESPONSIBLE FOR :

Performs necessary duties in scrub role. Takes

on greater responsibility in providing patient care demonstrating a

higher level critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Functions in partnership with licensed staff. Performs patient care

duties for clients of various age groups under the direction of a

registered nurse.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Meets the criteria stated in Level 1.

2.

Demonstrates advanced knowledge and proficient practice in the

first scrub role the in majority of surgical procedures.

a. Prepares for each surgical procedure in an accurate, aseptically

prioritized and timely manner, including reviewing and utilizing

appropriate preference cards, obtaining supplies, instruments and

setting up.

b. Facilitates the surgical procedure by

draping, passing instruments and sutures.

c. Ensures

post procedure activities are completed by completion of counts,

appropriate care of specimens, instruments and equipment.

3. Functions in partnership with licensed staff.

a. Facilitates continuity of procedure and functioning

of other health care team members which includes maintaining an

organized back table, giving a brief concise report when relieved

and anticipating surgeon needs.

b. Observes patients

condition and immediately reports any changes or significant

findings to the physician and Registered Nurse.

c.

Serves as patient advocate including patient care and safety.

d. Supports licensed staff as requested by utilizing

skills and equipment in which he / she is competent.

e.

Assists in transporting patients.

f. Applies knowledge

of advanced surgical techniques and those cases related to

emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.

4. Performs patient care duties for clients of various

age groups under the direction of a registered nurse.

a.

Supports licensed staff by performing treatments or procedures as

delegated and only those which he / she is competent and in a safe,

accurate and timely manner; this includes clipping, prepping

surgical site and positioning of patient.

b.

Successfully completes the age-specific study modules.

c. Uses appropriate language when communicating with specific age

patient.

d. Appropriately modifies the approach to

patients when performing specific procedures / tasks.

e.

Uses appropriate equipment and resources for the specific age, when

performing procedures and providing information.

f.

Appropriately provides comfort and safety measures for specific age

patient.

5. Maintains competence.

a. Exhibits

a higher level of collaboration with peers in making decisions

related to surgical patient care.

b. Retains new

information and implements new processes or use new equipment.

6. Performs other essential duties.

a. Serves

as a preceptor for peers on the surgical services team and new

orienting employees.

b. Prepares case carts according to

procedure and preference cards.

c. Prepares OR room and

other areas (as needed) for receiving patients, which includes

stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turns OR room over,

orders / requests supplies, preparing instruments for future

procedures, notification of specialty staff regarding needed

instrumentation or equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,

ABILITIES

Skill and ability to communicate effectively

both verbally and in-writing.

Independently first scrubs

basic surgical procedures in all surgical specialties.

Demonstrates ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure

being performed.

Applies base knowledge of anatomy and

physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for

optimal surgical patient care.

Demonstrates knowledge

and practice of patient care concepts.

Applies the

principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.

Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities,

self-directed, and apply independent judgment.

Ability

to work as a member of a team.

Ability to adapt quickly

to changing situations.

Skill and ability in basic

computer skills.

Disclaimer

The above

information is intended to describe the general nature and level of

work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not

intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and

skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED :

High School graduate or GED.

Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Certification as a Surgical Technologist or 3

years of surgical tech experience required.

MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

REQUIRED BY LAW : N / A

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Certification as a Surgical Technologist

preferred

BLS certification required.

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