Surgical Technician

Description

The following position is for employment with:

Face2Face Maxillofacial Surgery Centre

19838 S Halsted Street Chicago Heights, IL 60411

POSITION PURPOSE

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a surgical setting? Join our team as a Surgical Technician, where you'll assist the surgeon during consultations and surgeries, enhance patient satisfaction, and boost office efficiency. In this role, you'll provide outstanding pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring the highest standards for our patients.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Standing 80%.
• Sitting 20%.
• Moderate noise levels from medical setting and other lab equipment.
• Medical, office, surgical suites and lab setting.
• Minimum moving requirements of 75 pounds in order to transfer equipment, move and lift surgical patients, and pack and unpack supplies.
• Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes in order to examine and service young patients.
• Exceptional hand eye coordination and control in order to use medical instruments for exams, to provide medical assistance, and the taking and recording of vital signs, preparing and/or placing medical supplies, medical tools, and/or applying medical products to patients.
• Frequent client and interoffice personnel interaction as this position is a service provider to the Physician and all patients including pediatric patients and heavily dependent on excellent customer interaction.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) as required for applying medical first aid, obtaining and recording vitals, preparing and placing medical tools and supplies in preparation for patient care.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Escort patients to patient rooms and answer any general questions or forward patient/parent/guardian questions or concerns to Surgeon when necessary.
• Ensure chart is complete/Informed consent/Medical Records
• Ordering of supplies
• Maintenance of supply stock, implants and equipment
• Repair of small equipment
• Maintenance of the crash cart
• Maintain relationships with third party providers/suppliers
• Taking of radiographs of a variety of types
• Timely prepare treatment area by sterilizing, positioning, and delivering instruments for surgeons’ access.
• Actively provide hand instruments and materials to Surgeon, as needed, during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and doctor’s efficiency.
• Assist circulator and anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient for surgery including but not limited to assistance with intravenous catheter placement, tourniquet application, removal of intravenous catheters, cricoid pressure application, and specialty procedures like: bone graft and implant preparation, and other procedures as needed.
• Breakdown surgical field and deliver instruments to reprocessing room/sterile bay.
• Postoperative function includes applying any other specific dressing material such as splints or bandages, assesses skin integrity, assists in transfer of the patient, and follows the patient to recovery if needed or directed by surgeon.
• Maintains/monitors patients in recovery
• Using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established by OSHA and office standards.
• Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedule and office policies.
• Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments.
• Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings. 
• Occasionally there may be some travel, by car or plane, required in order to participate in continuing education or seminars.
• Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.
• Minor front desk and administrative duties as needed, answering of phones, booking appointments, collecting payments, entering charges, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality to HIPAA standards.
• Adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards.
• Adhere to office policy and procedures when collecting payments.
• Must be comfortable seeing and able to maintain a professional demeanor and attitude while working around blood and smells that may be unpleasant.
• Must be detail oriented in order to work efficiently in small spaces and maintain patient comfort.
• Must be flexible and understand that job duties may change from time to time and that this individual may be asked to assist in other areas of the office or work later than anticipated.
• Must excel in forward thinking in order to anticipate the needs of the doctor as well as the patient.
• Must demonstrate active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Must demonstrate good reading comprehension by understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills by talking to others to convey Information effectively for both our parents and patients.

Certifications and Safety Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• DAANSE Anesthesia Certification or Qualify to take the examination
• CPR, ACLS (as needed)
• Preferred one year of surgical assisting experience.
• Experience with surgical specialties highly desirable.

ABOUT US ORAL SURGERY MANAGEMENT

By joining US Oral Surgery Management (USOSM), you become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization made up of best-in-class Oral and Maxillofacial practices. Together, we have the POWER to achieve more, by creating a positive impact on the communities we serve and reinforcing our position as a top leader in the industry. We believe in the POWER of teamwork, where every member contributes to our collective success. Whether you're in clinical operations, administration, support services, etc., your role is crucial to achieving our shared mission: fueling innovation and clinical excellence, while driving worthwhile outcomes for our practices.

Our POWER Values form the foundation of our ability to deliver exceptional healthcare experiences and achieve sustainable growth.

Passion for Patient Care

Outstanding Results

Winning Attitude

Embracing Continuous Improvement

Respect for Self and Others

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Salary : $20 - $27