Surgical Technologist

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

To assist the surgery team at Parkway Surgery Center (PSC) with the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established standards and facility policies and procedures. To ensure that all duties assigned are done in a timely manner and to participate in patient care.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform the following duties daily or as needed.

• Demonstrate awareness of patients’ concerns and a willingness to address them.
• Follow OSHA and HIPAA Standards.
• Ensure patient’s safety and comfort.

• Observe pertinent changes in symptoms of patients’ condition and take appropriate action, report to RN or physician.
• Be prepared for all cases at the scheduled surgery times.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of asceptic and sterile technique, anatomy, and physiology.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of surgical instruments and scopes and exhibit familiarity with use, care, and maintenance.
• Pull supplies for surgical procedures and set-up room for case.
• Set up table, instruments, and supplies according to the type of procedure.
• Escort patient into procedure/operating room and prep patient for procedure as needed.
• Maintain sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Maintain correct count of sponges, needles and other disposables as directed.
• Assist in application of dressings as directed.
• Clean and restock operating rooms, supply rooms, and instrument cleaning areas.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and scopes.
• Check sterilized equipment and medical supplies for outdating.
• Clean autoclave and changes soak solution biweekly and perform maintenance when possible.
• Scrub and/or assist physician during surgery or procedure. Demonstrates ability to anticipate physician’s needs.
• Assist Clinical Manager in ensuring current standards and practices for asepsis are followed as recommended by regulatory bodies.
• Assist in updating surgeons’ preference cards.

• Assist with sending specimens to lab, documentation and filing of reports.
• Monitor supply usage and par levels.
• Assist Materials Manager in ordering equipment and supplies.
• Monitor linen/scrub use and assist in stocking of linen and gathering for collection.
• Assist in stocking supplies when delivered and checking invoice for accuracy.
• Is available to rotate patients between ORs and procedure room to expedite surgery schedule.
• Assist in pulling charts for peer review.
• Always maintains professional demeanor with patients, care givers, physicians, and co-workers.
• Seek guidance, direction, and assistance when needed. Always follows facility Policies and Procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITY:

Provide assistance to ensure the center’s objectives are achieved in an effective, timely, and efficient manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrates current competency in those clinical responsibilities as listed previously. Current BLS.  

Surgical Technology skills obtained through applicable job experience and/or appropriate education; strong sense of professionalism; ability to organize work according to priorities; maturity and tact in dealing with patients, clients, physicians, and co-workers; ability to maintain a helpful and positive regard for the patient and family.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Does not supervise any other employee. Supervised by the Clinical Manager and/or OR RN.

As a representative of Parkway Surgery Center, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct affect on the facility’s image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, affiliating schools, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork which is congruent with facility standards and guidelines to promote positive relations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Exposure to chemical hazards includes but is not limited to Ethylene oxide, gluteraldehyde, and disinfectants possible. Exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids possible. Requires work in cool rooms.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess visual and auditory abilities to communicate with patients. Requires gross and fine motor skills to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift (up to moderately heavy objects), carry, push, pull, bend, reach, and stand for long periods of time. Manual dexterity needed. Good vision. Ability to use fine finger movements.

COMPLY WITH PSC POLICIES:

• Attends 50% of departmental meetings per year, 50% of facility meetings per year and is accountable for the information presented at all departmental and facility meetings by initialing minutes as directed.
• Consistently reports to work on time and begins work promptly and performs duties for entire scheduled shift.
• Maintains absentee rate within limits of status.
• Notifies appropriate department manager of absences and tardiness in a timely fashion.
• Attends all mandatory PSC in-services and watches mandatory videos as evidenced by attendance records.
• Reads new policies and documents as instructed.
• Volunteers to serve on PSC committees as the need arises.