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Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center · 4 months ago

Surgical Tech-PRN

Show Low, Arizona, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center is a healthcare provider in the United States, seeking a Surgical Tech-PRN. The role involves assisting surgeons during operations, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring the efficient use of supplies and equipment in the operating room.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Completes daily assignment in accordance with infection control policies and procedures

Works effectively as an operating room staff member and communicates all pertinent information regarding patient status to Circulating Nurse or Director

Utilizes opportunities for acquiring additional education to maintain and improve skills

Participates in in-service programs, nursing committees and staff meetings

Uses and maintains supplies/equipment efficiently and in a cost-effective manner. Collaboratively reviews charges to be submitted

Promotes harmonious relationships and favorable attitudes among the healthcare team

Supports and adheres to administrative and nursing service policies and procedures

Assist with orientation of new employees, and responsible for in-service training programs regarding new procedures and equipment as needed

Conforms to hospital dress code and operating room dress code

Assists with transferring patients from operating room table to cart or bed

Prepares surgical suite for surgical case in-regards to preference cards, surgeons’ requests and patients’ special needs, including pulling cases per surgery schedule

Assists surgeon during surgery. Functions appropriately according to Surgical Technician skills list in all specialties

Remains knowledgeable as to the location, quantity of supplies and equipment in the operating room. Reports any unusual occurrences/incidents to Director and fills out appropriate forms

Certifies with Circulating Nurse correctness of sponge, needle and instrument counts according to operating room policies and procedures

Reports any unusual occurrences/incidents to Director and fills out appropriate form

Assists with cleanup of operating room and preparation for the next case (scheduled or emergency) according to OR policies and procedures

Ensures a clean safe environment conducive to patients’ well-being and privacy

Assists with reprocessing of supplies and instruments according to OR policies and procedures. Knowledgeable in and maintains aseptic technique

Acts rapidly and effectively, follows hospital policies and procedures in any emergency situation. May function as a second circulator under the direction of the Circulating Nurse or Director

Reviews all Personnel and Departmental policies on a bi-annual basis

Works as a Special Procedure Room Assistant with the following duties:

Assists in care, handling, maintenance and disinfection of supplies, equipment and instruments

Knows location, purpose and use of all equipment and supplies

Conserves use of supplies to ensure cost efficient quality of care

Maintains and stocks the procedure room and supply carts

Checks for adequate supplies and orders supplies following ordering policies

Assists in the troubleshooting of equipment and calling appropriate resources if necessary for loaner equipment

Brings all supplies and equipment needed per the scheduled procedure from Central Supply to the Special Procedure Room

Sets up the case per best practice protocols and expectations. Troubleshoots any potential problems and communicates with the registered nurse

Transports the specimen/s to the lab

Discards disposables and suction contents in appropriate containers for blood-borne contamination at the end of the procedure

Cleans the scope per manufacturer’s instructions for use and the organization’s infection control standards, checks for leaks before and again after processing and places in scope processor

Logs patients in Special Procedure Room register

Makes sure appropriate chart forms are stocked in the Special Procedure Room (SPR)

Displays proper etiquette and mannerisms that reflect the SHINE Behavior Standards

Promotes the Patient Safety Standards as a core value of the organization

Participates in 80% Surgical Center staff meetings, in-services, and any additional meetings assigned by Administrator

Reviews department policies and procedures annually

All other duties as assigned

Completes all tasks as expressed in the Skills Delineation List

Qualification

Surgical Tech diplomaCPR/BLS certificationOperating Room experienceSurgical instrumentsHospital Information SystemsSelf-directionBasic math skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProblem solvingInterpersonal skills