What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician position at Genesis Healthcare System?
Position Details
Work Shift :
Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Department :
GCMC Surgery Center
Overview of Position :
Functions as a part of the surgical team to provide care in the intra-operative phase of the surgical or obstetrical procedure using knowledge of instrumentation and equipment to ensure the best possible outcome for each patient. Ensures OR instruments, supplies, drapes, etc. remain sterile throughout the case. Meets the needs of the OR team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Properly decontaminates instruments and / or scopes, re-sterilize, and maintain log of activity.
2. Keeps the equipment coordinator and / or manager informed of problems or suspected problems with the various pieces of equipment in the operating room.
3. Supports maintenance of accurate preference cards through communication with surgery team.
4. Demonstrates proficient knowledge and skills, ability to, and willingly accepts an equality on-call schedule as dictated by staffing levels.
5. Demonstrates the ability to reduce cost per procedure by not opening supplies that are not needed.
6. Demonstrates ability to respond to hospital within 30 minutes.
7. Serves on department specialty focus team and accepts responsibility of assigned area(s).
8. Assist circulating nurse with documenting implant records completely and accurately. Assists with documenting correct charges.
9. Participates in counting as per policy.
10. Participates in Time Out per policy.
11. Assists circulating nurse pre-incision and after closing incision in meeting patient needs.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Genesis offers two Surgical Technician opportunities : Surgical Technician I & Surgical Technician II.
To qualify for a Surgical Technician I position, applicants must have :
1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Patient care / health care experience.
3. Knowledge of medical terminology in addition to anatomy and physiology.
4. Must complete and successfully pass the Genesis Surgical Technician Competency Program within twelve (12) months of hire.
5. Current CPR or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment.
6. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow exact protocols.
7. Good interpersonal skills (talking, listening, patience, judgment, initiative, ability to relate with others).
To qualify for a Surgical Technician II position, applicants must have :
1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Completed an accredited surgical technology program.
3. Current CPR or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment.
4. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
5. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow exact protocols.
6. Good interpersonal skills (talking, listening, patience, judgment, initiative, ability to relate with others).
PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values
- Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
- Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
- Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
- Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
- Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
- Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
- Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
- Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
- Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
2. Patient Centered Care (patients / families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal / external customers)
3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Able to stand for two (2) hours, walk 100 yards, sit for 30 minutes, climb one flight of stairs, push or pull carts.
2. May be asked to balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, or bend.
3. Must be able to move or help reposition patients of any weight or size.
4. On occasion must be able to lift up to 50 pounds or move heavy equipment.
5. Must be alert, precise, and creative.
6. Must demonstrate good memory / concentration skills.
This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.
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