Surgical Technician
Surgical Technician
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Summary: Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical Technicians work under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures ensuring that the operating room environment is safe that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical Technologists are experts in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures to facilitate a physician s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Principal Responsibilities: 1. Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end employee will be expected to read have familiarity and embrace the principles contained within. 2. Assesses patient status during pre-op interview and on a continuing basis. 3. Provides safe therapeutic quality care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities. Documents interventions and patient s responses. 4. Ensures provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner. 5. Utilizes nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care. 6. Communicates appropriate information regarding patient conditions to those who require the information including surgeons anesthesia management and other staff. 7. Safely carries out physician s orders correctly and promptly documenting all activities. 8. Assists Anesthesia staff as needed. 9. Displays an understanding of each patient s cognitive physical emotional and chronological maturity in assessments treatment and care. 10. Participates in the orientation and training of new employees. 11. Maintains competencies to function in RN role within specific area. 12. Protects sedated and anesthetized patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical equipment pressure points and by minimizing exposure to maintain privacy and body temperature. 13. Expertise sin safety principles asepsis sterile technique and universal precautions. 14. Assesses anticipates and implements appropriate care throughout the surgical process. 15. Other duties as assigned. Education Licensure and Experience: 1. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program required. 2. One or more years of experience in a Main OR preferred. 3. Multispecialty experience: Orthopedics GYN Urology General Surgery ENT and Ophthalmology; preferred. 4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire required. Knowledge and Skills: 1. Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. 2. Necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. 3. Ability to don OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE); gathers checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure; sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with appropriate supplies. 4. Maintain skills in equipment usage and troubleshooting 5. Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure. 6. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. 7. Knowledge of basic clinical skills to provide patient care. 8. Ability to work well with providers clinical staff and patients 9. Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work. 10. Adhere to all policies and procedures including but not limited to standards for confidentiality Infection Control Safety (OSHA) Attendance Personal Electronic Equipment Punctuality and Personal Appearance. 11. Participates in Quality Improvement activities including identification of opportunities for cost reductions and efficiencies. Physical Demands: Surgical Technician Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. Exposed to patient and environmental conditions and some unpleasant sights smells and contagious diseases. Note: This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties skills and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. The Corvallis Clinic is an at-will employer. That means that either you or The Corvallis Clinic is free to end the employment relationship at any time with or without notice or cause. And nothing in this job description or The Corvallis Clinic policies or procedures either now or in the future is intended to change the at-will nature of our relationship.
Shift: Day Shift between the hours of 0630 - 1500 or 0800 - 1630 M-F. No Call or Weekends.
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialties: Scrub Technologist Surgical Technologist
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Employment Type
Full Time
