Nurse Tech/Surgical Technologist - University of Maryland Medical System

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of an RN, assists in the delivery of age specific patient care, assists patients with activities of daily living, and provides basic nursing care. Maintains a safe and clean environment and promotes the efficiency of the nursing team. Supports direct patient care activities by performing clerical and receptionist functions and communicates with all persons involved in unit operations. Is actively involved in the therapeutic milieu and treatment planning. Supports System and Nursing Strategic Plans, Relationship-Based Care, and Shared Leadership. Assists in the preparation of the operating room to receive the surgical patient. Ensure appropriate instrumentation is present. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon before and during the surgical procedure. Supports System and Nursing Strategic Plans, Relationship-Based Care, and Shared Leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Receives report on patients and completes patient care assignments within the time frame designated by the RN. Duties include:

a. Observing, reporting, and recording patient behaviors and interactive dynamics.

b. Obtaining vital signs.

c. Assisting with delivery of physical care and hygiene as needed.

d. Interacting therapeutically with patients.

e. Actively participating in the therapeutic milieu.

•  Is observant of patients' condition and communicates observations to the RN or team leader.
•  Assumes specific responsibilities of a scrub technologist, but may act in the capacity of a runner during the case. Ensures and promotes quality age specific patient care as defined in unit-based scope of service.
• In the pre-operative phase prepares the operating room to receive patient, ensures patient, room, equipment, and supply readiness.
• In the intra-operative phase assists surgeon in scrub capacity according to standards and within their designated scope of practice and anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
•  In the post-operative phase assists in the decontamination of the operating room, turnover and decontamination of the instrumentation.
• Strictly adheres to asceptic technique.
• Functions cooperatively as a team member, contributing to quality improvement processes and cost control measures.
• May serve as a transport person as needed.
• Communicates in a professional manner, demonstrating respect for patients/families/significant others and other health care members. Promotes patient satisfaction.
•  Offers support and feedback to peers and staff. Applies principles of caring and healing in interactions with patients and families and with colleagues.
• Seeks and supports opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Offers consistent and visible support to team members.
• Strives to achieve excellence of service as described in the CARE Manual.
• Responds to the following Shore Health System codes: Code Red (in the immediate area), Code Pink (when called), Code Yellow (when called).
• Responsible for honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee’s knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
•  Ensures accuracy in the medication process, including, transport, storage and security of medications to include IV solutions
•  After delivering IV solutions to the correct area they are to read the label on the box then on the shelf to ensure appropriate storage
• Ensures accuracy in the medication process, including, transport, storage, and security of medications to include IV solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Nursing Assistant training program.
• Meets requirements to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Maryland. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or a minimum of two years acute care experience.
• Surgical Technologist Certification preferred. Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served.
• He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the necessary care as described in the department’s policies and procedures