Outpatient Surgery Center - PRN Surg Tech

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Work Shift

Day

(United States of America)

Kennestone Outpatient Pavilion

‐ PRN Days ‐ 8's or

10's

Job

Summary :

The Resource Surgical

Technologist functions under the direction of the registered

professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe,

age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He / she has

advanced knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the

context of at least three surgical specialties including moderate

to high acuity cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above

this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy,

equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs

of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits a

high‐level ability to acquire additional surgical skills for

progressively more difficult cases and functions as an expert

technical resource. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical

plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan

with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot

instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or

equipment required for procedures. Acts as a liaison with sterile

processing department. Expert level clinical skill, knowledge, and

disposition to mentor, precept or train in various modalities.

Initiates performance improvement initiatives in conjunction with

unit leadership. Duties include, but are not limited to,

preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a

safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the

maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns.

In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and

serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a

certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned

including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and

stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also,

ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards

at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the

facility in which the ST is

working.

DEFINITION : Certified Surgical

Technologist required to have a certificate or associate's degree

from a community college or a technical school and have passed the

a competency examination through the National Board of Surgical

Technology and Surgical Assisting or National Center for Competency

Testing

Core

Responsibilities and Essential

Functions :

He / she has the knowledge,

skill and ability of the procedure being performed and anticipates

the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team

within moderate to high difficulty surgical cases as defined by the

scope of anatomy, equipment, and instrumentation of the

case

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical

procedure which includes review and utilization of appropriate

preference card.

opening of sterile supplies.

instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication / solutions needed

for procedure in an accurate, aseptically prioritized, and timely

manner, including reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference

cards.

circulator.

pause / time‐out.

gloves surgeon and assistants.

sterile field.

procedure. Maintains an organized back table and operative field.

Able to anticipate and offer surgeon suggestions throughout the

procedure for facilitating cases.

standard of sterile technique during procedure.

Prepares sterile dressings.

post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling

of the specimens.

terminal sterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical

need instrument.

ensure the prevention of infection and safety of patients and

employees.

and preference cards. Reviews surgical schedule and assists

clinical coordinator with preparation for future cases.

Observes patients condition and immediately reports any changes or

significant findings to the physician and Registered

Nurse.

progression of procedure as needed, demonstrating an ability to

adjust without faltering when an emergency arises.

Performs with the knowledge, skill, and ability within the context

of moderate to high acuity surgical cases.

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.

stewardship related to supplies and equipment, only opening

required supplies until requested by the surgeon.

Applies knowledge of advanced surgical techniques.

Exhibits a high level of collaboration with peers in decisions

making related to surgical patient care.

Assists the

health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally

aware patient care

centered care that is consistent with population specific

characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that

adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural

diversity under supervision of the registered nurse.

Always partners with the patient by verifying procedure and

conducting relief bedside shift report.

current clinical practice standards under the supervision of the

registered nurse.

system / organizational policies and procedures and clinical

competencies put forth by this job description including legal,

regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring

by way of example, such as goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and

Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes.

leads evidence‐based practice and ethical

accountability.

by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes

the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.

Promotes team spirit and positive work environment.

Serves as patient advocate including patient care and

safety.

case and terminal cleaning of room.

preparing room for the next patient.

transporting patients.

and safety measures for specific age patient.

and leads performance improvement initiatives. Seeks opportunities

to improve processes and collaborate with the health care

team

assignments.

Practice Development

all initial and annual competencies, required mandatory education,

population specific e