What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech position at Gritman?
We are seeking a full time Surgical Tech as part of our team.
Benefits:
-Relocation assistance available
-Competitive pay dependent on experience
-Credential/Certification pay for advanced licensures
-Competitive shift differentials
-Paid time off and paid sick days
-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long and Short term disability
-Additional voluntary benefits
-Educational assistance program
-Tuition reimbursement program
-401K/ Roth retirement plans with employer matching
-Flexible scheduling. We want you to have work-life balance!
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of a Perioperative Registered Nurse, performs routine surgical tasks of moderate difficulty. Demonstrates a firm knowledge of sterile technique, surgical principles, and instrumentation. May be involved with care/service to patients over the continuum of the life span. Adheres to AST standards of Practice.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Graduate of a formal operating room technician training program preferred. Six months’ experience in the operating room is recommended.
Certifications
BLS required, CST required
Licensure
Certified Operating Room Technicians must keep their certification current.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Firm knowledge and application of aseptic technique, surgical principles, procedures, and instrumentation.
Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and bacteriology.
Ability to organize work, maintain good interpersonal relationships, function under stress, and to work under supervision.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
This knowledge and skills may be acquired through education, training, and experience.
Bases knowledge on evidence and standards based practice
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Resource Planning & Surgical Preparation:
- Assists circulating nurse with patient care.
- Gathers case cart, equipment, etc., for each surgery.
- Wipes down the operating room furniture and spotlights prior to the first surgery of the day as required.
- Prepares the operating room and surgical instruments for surgery.
- Performs sharps, sponge, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse, according to policy
- Orders and restock supplies in assigned areas.
- Practices proper aseptic techniques.
- Assists circulating nurse with identification and proper care of all specimens., logs specimens into GIS in Pathology office.
- Has age specific knowledge and understanding of standard surgical equipment (i.e., tourniquet, spotlight, suction, cautery, etc.)
- Participates in orientation of new personnel and students.
- Assumes additional work responsibilities to help meet department needs (i.e., call)
- Follows all hospital and department safety regulations.
- Follows personnel guidelines in regards to attendance, punctuality, earned leave, and leaving facility for personal business during scheduled work hours.
- Cooperates with the risk management/nursing Continuous Quality Improvement in preparing reports and follow-up plans.
Financial Responsibility
- Uses supplies economically.
- Assists with identification of worn or damaged surgical equipment.
Surgery Department Mission
Interacts with courtesy and respect with patients, visitors, and staff members.
Performance Improvement
- Maintains current knowledge of professional techniques and practices through continuing education. (Association of Surgical Technologists).
- Actively participates in unit meetings and educational programs involving nursing care.
- Able to search MSDS on line
- Knowledgeable of location of hospital and department policies and all hospital/department policies and procedures pertaining to the operating room department.
Other Responsibilities:
Values Behaviors
It is essential that all employees are able to support the values of Gritman Medical Center. Each person is expected to interact effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff, as well as demonstrate a commitment to service, hospital values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Functional Demands:
Age Specific Population Served
Must be, through training and experience, able to appropriately provide treatments to the following patients:
Neonatal (0-28 days)
Infant (28 days-1 yr.)
Pediatric (1-12 yrs.)
Adolescent
Adult
Geriatric
Working Conditions
Works indoors in heated/air conditioned surgical suite. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, day shift. May be required, on occasion, to work other shifts or function in other roles to facilitate department needs. Exposure to diseases and disease-producing organisms, possible caustic gases or chemicals and radiation (Category I). Requires sharing of call duty in accordance to Operating Room policy.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this document is intended to exclude the opportunity for modifications or adjustment to the job or the manner of performing it consistent with the requirement to provide reasonable accommodation to the disabled. With or without accommodation, the essential functions must be performed. Employees unable to accomplish any functions may request reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
