Surgical Services/Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) - Diverse Linx
Palo Alto, CA
About the Job
Certification Requirements:
BLS
NBSTSA
Weekend Requirements: NO
Call: No Call
Holidays: No Holidays
Job Duties:
Responsible for preparing the sterile field for surgical operations including the setup of sterile instruments, assisting surgeons in gowning and gloving, and draping patients for surgery. Directly supports the surgical team during operations by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating surgeons' needs during course of surgery. Supports the functionality of the department by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or may help orient other staff to the department.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:SURGICAL SERVICES:
Assists surgeons in a variety of surgeries or procedures and determines the needs of the surgeons in a consistent manner to achieve quality patient care.
Establishes and maintains a sterile field, including sterile tables, tools, and patient draping.
Selects and prepares necessary supplies and equipment for each surgical procedure and checks for working order.
Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
CLERICAL:
Performs general clerical tasks, such as answering phones; updating patient appointments; or retrieving, entering, and revising patient electronic health records (EHR), and collecting and organizing operation room paperwork and physician preference cards.
Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to supply inventory and orders new supplies when necessary.
SAFETY:
Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, ensuring the operating room is clean before and after procedures.
Inspects and calibrates equipment accordingly for proper operation and records the quality control (QC) results, reporting any malfunctions to the supervisor.
COMPLIANCE:
Maintains strictest confidence of all patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
Performs quality work in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient safety and care.
BLS
NBSTSA
Weekend Requirements: NO
Call: No Call
Holidays: No Holidays
Job Duties:
Responsible for preparing the sterile field for surgical operations including the setup of sterile instruments, assisting surgeons in gowning and gloving, and draping patients for surgery. Directly supports the surgical team during operations by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating surgeons' needs during course of surgery. Supports the functionality of the department by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or may help orient other staff to the department.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:SURGICAL SERVICES:
Assists surgeons in a variety of surgeries or procedures and determines the needs of the surgeons in a consistent manner to achieve quality patient care.
Establishes and maintains a sterile field, including sterile tables, tools, and patient draping.
Selects and prepares necessary supplies and equipment for each surgical procedure and checks for working order.
Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
CLERICAL:
Performs general clerical tasks, such as answering phones; updating patient appointments; or retrieving, entering, and revising patient electronic health records (EHR), and collecting and organizing operation room paperwork and physician preference cards.
Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to supply inventory and orders new supplies when necessary.
SAFETY:
Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, ensuring the operating room is clean before and after procedures.
Inspects and calibrates equipment accordingly for proper operation and records the quality control (QC) results, reporting any malfunctions to the supervisor.
COMPLIANCE:
Maintains strictest confidence of all patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
Performs quality work in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient safety and care.
Source : Diverse Linx
