Operating Room Surgical Technician

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 noninvasive 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 as stated in the Policy and Procedures. To this end employee will be expected to read have familiarity and embrace the principles contained within.2. Assesses patient status during preop 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. Assist Anesthesia staff as needed.9. Displays an understanding of each patient s cognitive physical emotional and chronological maturity in assessments treatment and care.10. Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.11. Maintains competencies to function in RN role within specific area.12. Protect 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 in 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/Experience: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program One or more years of experience in a Main OR; preferred Multispecialty experience: Orthopedics GYN Urology General Surgery ENT and Ophthalmology; preferred Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Knowledge and Skills: Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. 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. Maintain skills in equipment usage and troubleshooting Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. Knowledge of basic clinical skills to provide patient care Ability to work well with providers clinical staff and patients Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy fastpaced environment while maintaining quality of work 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. Participates in Quality Improvement activities including identification of opportunities for cost reductions and efficiencies.

Shift: MF (4 10hour shifts day TBD by staffing manager) Typical assignment is 40hour work week. Guaranteed hours do not apply in the case if there is low census clinic is closed for any reason or the candidate voluntarily calls out only hours worked apply.

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Surgical Technologist

General Certifications : ACLS BLS/BCLS PALS NRP ATT

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