Surgical Tech II - OR, Days

Description :

Surgical Tech II - OR, Days,

Sign on Bonus Available Up to

$5,000

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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