What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist-PRN position at Central Ohio Urology Group?
Surgical Technologist
Job Summary
Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each procedure approved for the Facility.
Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physician’s preference cards. Inspects equipment and instrumentation for proper working condition.
Performs functions following principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating room procedures.
Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure. Arranges instruments according to routine for given procedure; confirms that instruments work properly. Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays. Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.
Qualifications
Operating room technician training required (Surgical technician course or Facility staff development program for operating room technicians)
Operating room experience required, general urology experience required, robotic experience preferred.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Require frequent and constant judgment and response; occasionally in response to disasters or emergencies, actual events or drills. Require language skills adequate for high-level verbal and written communication in American English.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
Essential Functions And Objectives
Supports the philosophy, mission, employee code of conduct, goals, and objectives of the Central Ohio Urology Surgery Center.
Performs according to approved policies and procedures. Provides prompt, courteous, and excellent service to both internal and external customers at all times. Takes ownership of problems. Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process. Considers patient rights, privacy, safety, and confidentiality in the performance of job duties and responsibilities. Actively seeks opportunities to assist others and/or additional tasks. Is a team player. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments and work schedule. Actively involved in maintaining unit budget and cost reduction to include accountability for overtime. Demonstrates commitment to organizational values-acts as a role model.
Contributes to the progress and development of the Organization's adopted Quality Management Program.
Performs according to approved quality management policies and procedures. Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and employee safety. Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care. Successfully contributes to the quality management process and identifies role and contributions upon supervisor's request.
Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co‑workers.
Interactions are respectful and courteous with clear concise information. Communicates effectively and professionally. Documents that information received from the patient is disseminated to the appropriate people or departments. Utilizes consultative and collaborative relationships internally and externally to facilitate quality patient care and to maintain continuity of care. Keeps Supervisor informed of daily activities, departmental and organizational issues, and progress of special projects.
Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences.
Participates in committees, conferences, and quality management activities. Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities. Objectively evaluates suggestions and criticism, and attempts to improve performance or seek further guidance, as needed. Responsible for information distributed by memo and/or e-mail.
Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy and procedure noncompliance to the Safety Coordinator or other designated person. Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities. Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure. Reports observed or suspected medical emergencies, notifies appropriate personnel, and responds appropriately. Identifies facility emergency situations (e.g. fire/disaster) and notifies appropriate personnel and external agencies.
Correctly utilizes, cares for, cleans instruments, supplies and equipment as directed.
Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety. Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure. Assists in work area by cleaning, storing, packaging and sterilizing instruments. Assists in storing and stocking of supplies as directed. Maintains and updates surgeons' preference cards.
Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician.
Displays the ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction. Displays skill in oral and written communication techniques. Documents patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and procedures. Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient's status.
Adheres to the sterilization process policies and procedures.
Cleans each item according to manufacturers' instruction. Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required. Determines that each item is in good working condition, repairs instruments within capabilities. Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy and procedure. Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy and procedure. Accurately labels each item with name and Julian date.
Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer and other equipment for processing items.
Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed. Checks indicators for proper functioning. Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to established policy and procedures. Maintains availability of supplies for continuity of recording throughout sterilization process. Cleans sterilizers according to established policies and procedures.
Checks package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary. Places items in correct location. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area. Maintains accurate record of biological testing.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate care for patients.
Other duties as assigned.
Education / Licensure / Experience: * Minimum 3 years of surgical experience and/or materials management
Must maintain: * Hepatitis immunization
At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”
Compassion
Make Someone’s Day
Collaboration
Achieve Possibilities Together
Respect
Treat people with dignity
Accountability
Do the right thing
Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.
About US Urology Partners
U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.
U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Job Summary
Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each procedure approved for the Facility.
Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physician’s preference cards. Inspects equipment and instrumentation for proper working condition.
Performs functions following principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating room procedures.
Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure. Arranges instruments according to routine for given procedure; confirms that instruments work properly. Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays. Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.
Qualifications
Operating room technician training required (Surgical technician course or Facility staff development program for operating room technicians)
Operating room experience required, general urology experience required, robotic experience preferred.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Require frequent and constant judgment and response; occasionally in response to disasters or emergencies, actual events or drills. Require language skills adequate for high-level verbal and written communication in American English.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
Essential Functions And Objectives
Supports the philosophy, mission, employee code of conduct, goals, and objectives of the Central Ohio Urology Surgery Center.
Performs according to approved policies and procedures. Provides prompt, courteous, and excellent service to both internal and external customers at all times. Takes ownership of problems. Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process. Considers patient rights, privacy, safety, and confidentiality in the performance of job duties and responsibilities. Actively seeks opportunities to assist others and/or additional tasks. Is a team player. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments and work schedule. Actively involved in maintaining unit budget and cost reduction to include accountability for overtime. Demonstrates commitment to organizational values-acts as a role model.
Contributes to the progress and development of the Organization's adopted Quality Management Program.
Performs according to approved quality management policies and procedures. Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and employee safety. Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care. Successfully contributes to the quality management process and identifies role and contributions upon supervisor's request.
Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co‑workers.
Interactions are respectful and courteous with clear concise information. Communicates effectively and professionally. Documents that information received from the patient is disseminated to the appropriate people or departments. Utilizes consultative and collaborative relationships internally and externally to facilitate quality patient care and to maintain continuity of care. Keeps Supervisor informed of daily activities, departmental and organizational issues, and progress of special projects.
Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences.
Participates in committees, conferences, and quality management activities. Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities. Objectively evaluates suggestions and criticism, and attempts to improve performance or seek further guidance, as needed. Responsible for information distributed by memo and/or e-mail.
Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy and procedure noncompliance to the Safety Coordinator or other designated person. Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities. Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure. Reports observed or suspected medical emergencies, notifies appropriate personnel, and responds appropriately. Identifies facility emergency situations (e.g. fire/disaster) and notifies appropriate personnel and external agencies.
Correctly utilizes, cares for, cleans instruments, supplies and equipment as directed.
Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety. Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure. Assists in work area by cleaning, storing, packaging and sterilizing instruments. Assists in storing and stocking of supplies as directed. Maintains and updates surgeons' preference cards.
Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician.
Displays the ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction. Displays skill in oral and written communication techniques. Documents patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and procedures. Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient's status.
Adheres to the sterilization process policies and procedures.
Cleans each item according to manufacturers' instruction. Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required. Determines that each item is in good working condition, repairs instruments within capabilities. Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy and procedure. Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy and procedure. Accurately labels each item with name and Julian date.
Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer and other equipment for processing items.
Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed. Checks indicators for proper functioning. Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to established policy and procedures. Maintains availability of supplies for continuity of recording throughout sterilization process. Cleans sterilizers according to established policies and procedures.
Checks package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary. Places items in correct location. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area. Maintains accurate record of biological testing.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate care for patients.
Other duties as assigned.
Education / Licensure / Experience: * Minimum 3 years of surgical experience and/or materials management
- Proficient with informational technology applications (eg. Microsoft Word); experience with electronic medical record and/or electronic supply management system preferred
- Certified Surgical Technologist preferred; AST membership encouraged
- Experience in urology and robotics surgery preferred
- Experience in ambulatory surgical and/or procedural environment preferred
Must maintain: * Hepatitis immunization
- Evidence of negative Mantoux or chest x-ray.
- Proof of immunization against rubella and measles, COVID-19.
- Pre employment physical and Annual health assessment
- Able to maintain extensive standing, moderated sitting, and the transfer of patients weighing less then 350lbs.
- Able to perform CPR
- Able to lift 50#
- No evenings, weekends or holidays
- Pleasant work environment and supportive staff
At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”
Compassion
Make Someone’s Day
Collaboration
Achieve Possibilities Together
Respect
Treat people with dignity
Accountability
Do the right thing
Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.
About US Urology Partners
U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.
U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
