What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech- Operating Room (Full Time, Day shift) position at Miami Childrens Hospital?
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Job Summary
Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, and providing supplies and instruments during procedures and post-procedures clean-up.
Job Specific Duties
- Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, providing supplies & instruments, and post-procedures clean-up.
- Prepares for all specimens handling within hospital guidelines and policy. Ensures proper handoff per surgery guidelines and delivery of specimens.
- Assists with patient care activities, count of instruments, planning and set up of sterile field) under the direction of RN Circulator.
- Checks and assembles supplies, equipment, and instrumentation prior to surgical procedure to promote a safe and sterile environment of care.
- Collaboratively works with Specialty RN to order instruments as needed thru the Surgical Services business office.
- Focuses on the needs of the physician in providing for instrument set up as recorded on preference card.
- Ensures patient safety by maintaining surgical counts for sponges, needles, and instruments as per surgical count policy.
- Promotes safety by actively participating in the Time Out process with the surgical team.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program
- American Heart Association CPR BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to perform sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field
- Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and co-workers
- Able to complete basic competency list and specialized skills list for position
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions
