What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - Imaging and Diagnostic Services (IR) position at uic?
Position Summary
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Physician, performs the technical functions directly related to surgical asepsis, instrument preparation and presentation during surgical cases. Uses judgment to independently perform various activities related to the effective preparation of instruments prior to, during and following completion of O.R. cases. The OR Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice and Magnet's Five Models of Care in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the OR Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals
Duties & Responsibilities
Follows established operating room/procedural area policies and procedures.
Assists in the care, maintenance, distribution, and control of equipment and supplies, both sterile and unsterile, that are used in operating procedures.
Assists in surgery/procedures, which includes arranging sterile articles and instruments, dressing materials and sutures appropriate to the kind of operation/procedures, while maintaining sterility and orderliness of instrument/procedure tables.
Takes sponge, needle, and instrument counts during and after surgery according to hospital policy and reports discrepancies.
Prepares patients for surgery/procedure by cleaning and shaving the surgical site; assists with skin preparation and draping of patient.
Prepares medications, except narcotics, on the sterile field.
Assists with infusions for arterial sheath maintenance.
Assists with preparation of the procedure room by procuring equipment and supplies as indicated; checks equipment for proper functioning, maintains records, and provides for comfort of patient.
Performs patient centered activities conducive to the general comfort and safety of patient.
Performs other related duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Physician, performs the technical functions directly related to surgical asepsis, instrument preparation and presentation during surgical cases. Uses judgment to independently perform various activities related to the effective preparation of instruments prior to, during and following completion of O.R. cases. The OR Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice and Magnet's Five Models of Care in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the OR Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals
Duties & Responsibilities
