What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech position at CaloAesthetics Plastic Surgery Center?
BASIC FUNCTION
The Surgical Technician in surgery provides direct and indirect services to the surgical patient under the supervision of the professional nurse and performs tasks as necessary for the efficient and effective functioning of the operating room, as well as the delivery of quality care.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to:
Supervises:
OR Manager
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
"*" denotes an essential function of the job
- Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout his/her surgical experience.
- Ensures that the proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for procedure.
- Ensure that equipment is functioning properly.
- Identifies actual and potential risks to patients and others. Takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety in the facility.
- Prepares for cases by gathering supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Wipe all flat surfaces in the OR the morning of surgery.
- Follows all principles of sterile technique.
- Participates in all counts, as necessary.
- Assists in cleaning the OR and instruments.
- Assists in restocking OR.
- Disinfects, cleans, wraps, and sterilizes instruments.
- Pulls surgical cases according to physician preference cards.
- Assists in spore testing and Bowie-Dick testing of autoclaves.
- Attends Company and industry-related meetings, as required.
- Establishes individual goals which are aligned with the Company's business strategies and objectives.
- Functions as a contributing member of the department's team and other teams, as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned by executive leadership.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
- Ability to overcome major issues in a changing environment.
- Interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and outside of the office.
- Accurate and timely completion of projects and/or reports.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and have ability to work compatibly with all physicians and staff
- Maintenance of Company information in a confidential manner and adheres to HIPAA standards.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.
- Respectful, professional and courteous demeanor with all customers, internal and external.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Well organized with attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- The employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
- The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Manual dexterity to handle instruments quickly
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
working environment and conditions
- The work environment is an internal Surgical suite.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- This job is designated as a Category I job using OSHA definitions. This means there are tasks that involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for any employee engaged in Category I tasks.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
EDUCATION, Experience and TRAINING
- Must be a graduate from an accredited surgical technician program with 2 years experience.
- Current BLS certification.
- Preferred accomplishments include experience in plastics and outpatient surgery.
- Must be flexible in job duties and work schedule.
equipment and Tools
- Computer and peripherals.
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Equipment and tools required include but are not limited to the following:
- Laser, Lipolite and equipment
- Ultrasonic cleaner
- Autoclave
- Endoscopic cameras and equipment
- Other OR/surgical equipment and utensils
