OR Surgical Technologist - Open Heart - Full Time - Days

Job Description :

Mon-Friday 36-40 hours a week, call is typically 2-3 times a week, weekend call can be every 2nd or 3rd weekend.

Job

Summary

A surgery technician provides

assistance in the operating room. These individuals work under the supervision

of surgeons, anesthesiologist and nurses. They care for patients during the

surgical / procedure. Surgery technicians can work in ambulatory (River View,

Pavilion) or the hospital setting (Main OR). The surgery technician plans,

implements, evaluates patient care along with other team members. They accept responsibility for collaboration with

co-workers in the implementation of care.

This position is responsible for providing optimum levels of care as the patient's transition through their stay. All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies and guidelines outlined in the department and Center policy and procedure manuals. These will be measured through surveys, department goals, peer input, expectation and experience.

Customer Relations

While performing the above, the employee will enhance positive relations with all customers including but not limited to : patients, families, hospital and medical staff.

Team Member Relations and Quality

of Service

This position will willingly share

knowledge with others, promote and support new roles, assist in staffing needs,

maintain safe environment, all to facilitate meeting organizational goals.

Performs all duties and

responsibilities in accordance to the established FMC policies, procedures and

guidelines.

Job

Qualifications

Education : High

school graduate or equivalent. Graduate

of a surgical technician accredited program required. Attends in-services to maintain professional

standards.

Licensure & Certifications : CPR

certification. Certification (CST)

required.

Experience : Previous

OR experience preferred.

Job-related

Skills : Good basic clinical skills in

delivering of care in an ambulatory and inpatient care facility. Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation

• skills; ability to problem-solve and facilitate resolution to issues;

demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities; ability to make independent

decisions.

Organizational

Expectations and Responsibilities

1. Mission

and Service Values

a. Empathy -

Demonstrates a willingness to understand others' perspectives, without labeling

or judging; treats others with compassion and is personally engaged in providing

patient and family-centered care.

b. Integrity -

Takes responsibility for own words and actions; has passion and courage to do

the right thing; delivers on promises and commitments; is honest and achieves

excellence in all things through ethical and legal behavior.

c. Stewardship

family and peers; shows pride in FMC and gives back to the Center and community

with time, talent and / or money.

d. Agility -

Demonstrates courage to take initiative to find creative solutions; anticipates

concerns and responds promptly; minimizes bureaucracy and explores opportunity

for growth.

e. Teamwork -

assumes good intent and welcomes differing viewpoints; creates a spirit of

belonging and fellowship within FMC; embraces the FMC culture.

2. Commitment

and Engagement

a. Quality -

Demonstrates commitment to improve individual performance and contributes to

team accomplishments and quality improvement initiatives.

b. Safety -

Creates and maintains a safe and clean work environment and reports unsafe

conditions to the appropriate individuals.

c. Service -

Recognizes and anticipates the needs of customers and strives to surpass

customer expectations; utilizes AIDET, TeamSTEPPS and other tools to avoid

and / or resolve concerns with the best possible outcome.

d. Sustainability

daily work.

3. Personal

Engagement

a. Organization Commitment - Complies with FMC policies, procedures, work

instructions and guidelines; reports compliance or ethical concerns to

appropriate personnel; does not gossip but works to create a positive work

experience with others.

b. Personal Commitment - Demonstrates ownership of the job; willing to step up and help

others; works across departmental lines; is fully present at work-physically

and emotionally; maximizes own talents and that of others.

c. Personal Growth

education and participates in learning events / opportunities / experiences to

enhance on-the-job performance.

Essential

Job Functions

Job

Expectations and Responsibilities :

4. Planning

A. Prepare the operating / procedure room and surgical equipment.

B. Demonstrates collaborative interdepartmental planning in identifying and

meeting patient-family centered needs and awareness of the nursing care plan.

C. Communicates with patient and practitioner through pre-operative

planning.

5. Implementation

A. Provides care appropriate in a non-judgmental, nondiscriminatory manner

that is sensitive to the needs of all ages, preserving their autonomy, dignity

and rights. Identify age requirements (infant to geriatric) using clinical data

and patient needs.

B. Passes tools to surgeons during an operation and helps control equipment

such as lights, bovie or suction.

C. Assist with safe transfer of the patient to the operating room table.

D. Assists in positioning patient safely for the procedure to prevent

injury or harm.

E. Participates in the physician-led time-out.

F. Initiates appropriate emergency procedures in collaboration with the

physician; including BLS.

G. Ensures patient's rights are respected and protects patient privacy by

adhering to HIPPA guidelines in the management of all patient information.

6. Evaluation

A. Evaluates and assesses interventions and participates in the

briefing / debriefing process.

B. Practices positive responses to job demands and changes through

organization and time management.

C. Facilitates safe and effective follow-up care through verbal hand off

communication.

7. Other position responsibility

A. Attends various unit, division or committee meetings as designated by

the manager or clinical charge nurse.

B. Assures equipment and supplies are readily available for patient care,

reporting malfunctions to proper department.

C. Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently to enhance positive

outcomes in patient care, addresses unit needs and supports the Center's

mission.

D. Participates in and fosters an approach to continuously improving quality

through Six Sigma methodology that includes both intradepartmental and

interdepartmental activities. Ensures

patient rights are respected and protects patient privacy by adhering to HIPPA

guidelines in the management of all patient information.

E. The candidate will successfully complete yearly competencies to secure

and maintain the position.

F. Employee will implement, evaluate and revise annual self-development

goals as outlined on previous Performance Appraisal.

Physical Capacity Demand

Heavy

Work : Exerting 50 to 100

pounds of force occasionally and / or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or

10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of

those for Medium Work.

Job

Considerations

Psychological / Mental

analytical abilities, memory, problem-solving and creativity

Physiological - Potential Exposures : Electrical equipment

Cognitive - Communication and collaboration with other co-workers, physicians,

persuasiveness and judgment

Environmental - No special considerations

Protective Equipment - No special

considerations

Position Urgency : Normal

Shifts : Days

State License Details :

Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience :

Minimum Guaranteed Hours :

36

Specialty Type : Nursing

Sub Specialty :

Operating Room / Scrub, Scrub Technologist, Surgical Technologist, Open Heart Surgery

General Certifications :

ACLSBLS / BCLS

Bilingual : No

EMR Used : Cerner

Holiday Coverage Required :

Yes