Surgical Technician (Part Time)

Description

POSITION SPECIFICS

Title : Surgical Technician

Department : Surgery

FTE :

• .8 FTE (Limited Term -16 Week)

Schedule :

9 : 00 a.m. until 5 : 30 p.m.

Weekend Rotation : No

Holidays : No

POSITION SUMMARY

Establishes and maintains a sterile field for surgical procedures meeting the high standards of SPMH. Prepares surgical suites and assists surgeons during surgical procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incorporate the SPH organization-wide, and department specific mission and philosophy into the delivery of high quality services. This includes following the guidelines of the department's and the organization's customer service plan in delivering services. All services and interactions will be provided with respect of the importance of confidentiality, high integrity and honesty.

2. Interact with all individuals with equally high respect and care, regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, financial background, or other prohibited category. In addition, each employee is responsible to support a respectful work environment, free from any form of harassment.

3. Responsible for being competent in knowing techniques and skills, to adjust interactions and care to assure accommodation to individuals of all ages, and diverse backgrounds, or any other protected category.

4. Responsible to keep informed and current of SPH's activities and adhere to pertinent information which influences employees' activities as communicated through Administration, Human Resources, Department Directors, payroll announcements, department meetings, Employee Newsletter or other forms of communication.

5. Perform duties in compliance with regulatory requirements, ie : JC, HFAP, Wisconsin Administrative Codes, OSHA, CMS / Medicare, etc, as well as department-specific requirements.

POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Incorporate the SPH & Clinics' organization-wide, and department specific mission and philosophy into the delivery of high quality services. This includes following the guidelines of the department's and the organization's customer service plan in delivering services. All services and interactions will be provided with respect of the importance of confidentiality, high integrity and honesty.

2. Interact with all individuals with equally high respect and care, regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, financial background, or other prohibited category. In addition, each employee is responsible to support a respectful work environment, free from any form of harassment.

3. Responsible for being competent in knowing techniques and skills, to adjust interactions and care to assure accommodation to individuals of all ages, and diverse backgrounds, or any other protected category.

4. Responsible to keep informed and current of SPMH & Clinic's activities, and adhere to pertinent information which influences employees' activities as communicated through Administration, Human Resources, Department Managers, payroll attachments, department meetings, Time out to Talk, Employee Newsletter or other forms of communication

5. Perform duties in compliance with regulatory requirements, ie : JCAHO, Wisconsin Administrative Codes, OSHA, HCFA / Medicare, etc, as well as department-specific requirements.

6. Establish and maintains sterile field for surgical procedures.

7. Plan and gather equipment and supplies for all surgical procedures.

8. Open all equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.

9. Set up procedures.

10. Ready all instruments, equipment and supplies for the case.

11. Assist with prepping and sterile draping of patients.

12. Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments, holding retractors, clamping tissues and "bleeders," and operating cameras and surgical equipment.

13. Assist with closing of surgical wounds.

14. Responsible for all counts along with RN.

15. Universal precautions are strictly adhered to

16. Assist with reprocessing and sterilization of all instruments.

17. Assist with cleaning of equipment, surgical suites and storage rooms.

18. Treat all patients equally, with compassion, and without regard to social status, medical condition or race.

19. Adhere to the Surgery Department Code of Ethics as it pertains to other team members.

20. Protect patients' rights.

21. Order supplies as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Required

Specialized training beyond high school normally gained in a program of less than 18 months duration

Preferred

None

Experience

Required

None

Preferred

None

Licenses and Registrations

Required

None

Preferred

None

Certification

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

Certification as a Surgical Technician

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must remain alert, aware and able to anticipate unexpected situations.

2. Must be ready for any emergency during surgical procedures and able to anticipate the surgeons' needs for instruments and supplies.

3. Commitment to quality is expected as well as a professional, cheerful, sensitive and caring attitude toward patients, their family members, visitors and coworkers.

4. Errors may result in somewhat serious consequences involving patient care and treatment.

5. Must be familiar with and committed to following all department and SPH standards, policies, practices and procedures.

6. Courtesy, tact and ability to get along with coworkers as a team member and ability to keep sensitive information about patients and others strictly confidential.

BENEFIT SUMMARY

Benefit Eligible Position

WORK / ENVIRONMENTAL