Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) - Talent Software Services, Inc.
Sutter Health Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Ashby, CA 94705
About the Job
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Qualifications:
Certifications:
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Surgical Technologist II participates as a member of the perioperative team.
- The Surgical Technologist II performs direct and indirect perioperative tasks for patients having surgical and endoscopic procedures and assists anesthesia personnel.
- The primary focus of this position is the scrub person role.
- The staff member in this position must be able to participate in the planning and provision of perioperative care for patients in adolescence, early, middle and late adulthood.
- The Surgical Technologist II works on a flexible schedule as assigned by the Assistant Director of Surgery.
- Weekend shifts are assigned on a rotating basis.
- Preoperative Functions
- Assists in selecting supplies and equipment for surgical and endoscopic procedures.
- In collaboration with the circulating nurse is accountable for and assists in preparing the OR for surgical procedures utilizing the physician's preference list as a guide.
- Assists in preparing the operating room bed and set up of specialty tables." Responsible for securing instruments, supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
- Opens sterile packages using sterile technique.
- Intraoperative Functions
- Provides scrub services for minor surgical procedures.
- Provides competent scrub services for major procedures in at least three surgical services.
- Assists the surgeon in applying casts and splints.
- Assists the circulating nurse during major surgical procedures.
- Sets up specialized surgical equipment under the supervision of an RN.
- Provides assisting duties under the direction of surgeon:
- Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.
- Provides camera holding as directed by the surgeon.
- Sponges or suctions operative site.
- Applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders.
- Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
- Assists with staple skin closure as directed by the surgeon.
- Connects drains to suction apparatus.
- Applies dressing to the closed wound.
- Assumes responsibility for care of specimens while on the field and communicates accurate information to the circulator for documentation.3) Postoperative Duties
- Assists in transferring the patient to postoperative bed/gurney.
- Performs operating room sanitation tasks.
- Cleans anesthesia machines after use and changes breathing circuits.
- Loads and operates ultrasonic washer, autoclave, and steris units as needed.
- Technical Subject Matter Expert Functions
- Serves as a technical subject matter expert for at least one surgical service.
- Assists Specialty Coordinator with maintenance of physician preference lists for this service(s).
- Assists Specialty Coordinator with maintaining specialty instruments, supplies and equipment unique to this service(s)
- Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies and equipment unique to this service(s).
- Serves as preceptor to personnel rotating through specialty service(s)5) Miscellaneous Functions:
- Reports defective material or equipment to Charge Nurse.
- Reports unsafe conditions to Charge Nurse or Assistant Director.
- Keeps corridors cleared.
- Puts away unused supplies and instruments when time allows.
- Updates surgeon preference lists as appropriate.
- Assists with the evaluation of specialty instruments and equipment.
- Assists with orientation of employees.
- Performs repetitive non-discretionary functions related to the restocking/transport of irrigation solutions (rigid containers and soft-side containers) and IV bags (without medications) on carts and in warmers.
- In cooperation with a registered nurse circulator, receives medications onto the sterile field (including IV solutions and irrigation solutions designated as Rx).
- Labels and handles medications in accordance with the medication labeling policy and procedure.
- Does not handle medications in a discretionary manner but provides medications to the surgeon under the direct supervision of the registered nurse circulator and surgeon
- Provides other OR duties as requested by Charge Nurses and/or Manager.
- Functions in Support Technician role as needed.8) Professional Expectations:
- Attends and actively participates in continuing education classes and in-services.
- Demonstrates commitment to unit and department goals." Attends unit staff meetings.
- Shares knowledge and seeks expertise of team members." Completes mandatory education and SIMS
- Contributes to organizational effectiveness by reporting for duty on time, adhering to hospital policy concerning breaks, and completing assigned duties in an effective, efficient and timely manner.
- Demonstrates commitment to customer service, follows organization's customer service guidelines; practices Service Recovery when appropriate.
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct set forth in the "Standards for Business Conduct, Alta Bates Summit policy.
- Supports the mission and values of ABSMC and ***.
- Protects confidential material from being divulged inappropriately.
- Performs all tasks in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care.
- Handles all hospital property with care and diligence to avoid damage.
- Identifies opportunities per hospital protocol to improve work processes or safety issues that would improve the quality of care or service.
- Complies with practices implemented by the hospital to comply with Joint Commission and National Patient Safety goals.
- Promotes patient and staff safety.
Qualifications:
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
- Diploma from an accredited surgical technology program or documented on-the-job training program preferred.
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CST-Certified Surgical Technologist preferred
- Minimum two years recent acute care hospital experience in surgical technologist role, with documented competency to scrub major procedures in at least three surgical specialties preferred.
- Ophthalmology experience preferred (Alta Bates Campus only).
- Ability to work in fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Certified OR Tech Needed -
- Interested in strong Ophthalmology and/or Neuro and Spine skillset.
- Years of experience REQ: 2 years
- Travel experience REQ: Yes
- BLS
- NBSTSA
- Every Other Weekend
Source : Talent Software Services, Inc.
