What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ambulatory Surgery Center- Surgical Technologist- 36hr position at Connecticut Children's?
Job Description
This position is accountable for the care and the safety of patients in the OR. The incumbent performs routine and delegated duties according to Connecticut Children's standards, policies and procedures. This includes scrubbing and other related duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to maintain sterility during surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
CLINICAL PRACTICE
- Performs first scrub role, directly assisting the surgeon by passing sterile instruments and supplies at the sterile field.
- Predict and anticipate surgeon's requests based on the type of case being performed.
- Recognizes and supports duties associated with the second scrub role, including but not limited to : holding retractors, sponging or suctioning operative site, applying electrocautery within the surgical technologist's scope of practice, as directed by the surgeon.
- Collaborates with the circulating RN to correctly account for countable items at the sterile field according to policy and procedure.
- Assists RN in gathering appropriate supplies for cases.
- Responsible for mixing, labeling and administering all drugs and solutions dispensed to the sterile field. Assures and maintains supply of fluids, solutions and drugs.
- Identifies specific care needs as related to the patient's age and size.
- Demonstrates didactic and clinical skill required to perform core and specialty procedures performed at the ASC.
- Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the expected progression of events during a case and distinguishes between expected and unexpected case progression.
- Exemplifies the ability to rapidly and appropriately respond to changing clinical situations.
- Possesses knowledge of multiple types of pertinent equipment including but not limited to specific pieces of specialty equipment as well as multiple instrument trays.
- Promotes the development of collaborative relationships with OR personnel by articulating practice issues and communicating in a constructive manner.
- Develops and presents product and equipment reviews for OR staff.
- Analyzes current preference card data and collaborates with other team members, providing input into surgeon's preference card content.
- Collaborates with nurse manager to determine capital budget needs.
- Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory levels of specialty supplies and implants.
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About Us
Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.
