Per Diem Surgical Technician

Purpose

TheSurgical Technician(uncertifiedorunlicensed)serves as a member of the surgical teamresponds to patient needsprepares / maintains resources (e.g.equipment instrumentssupplies) &provides safe quality health care services & / or assistance for surgical proceduresin accordance with level of experience educationpolicies / procedures / protocols& standards.

Note: patients refers to patients clients residents participants customers members

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture:Knows understands incorporates &demonstratesourTrinity Health Mission ValuesVision Actions & Promisein behaviors practices&decisions.

Work Focus:Performsclinicalcareactivities(directorindirect)forpatientswithin the scope of practice laws&training received;Cares forpatientssafelyby assisting inclinical careservicesor engaging inadministrativeactivities(e.g. maintaining records or supplies)that enhanceor improvecoordination preparation & flowofthe care experience.

ProcessFocus:Knows understands&incorporates basicor essentialareaofpractice (document coordinate communicate)&training standards.

Communication:Usescleareffectiverespectfullanguage &communicationmethods / means.

Environment:Performs work in a safe engagingcollaborative& supportivemanner; Influences the responsible use of resources; Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growthofothers.

Maintains a working knowledgeof applicablefederal state&local laws/regulations Trinity Health Integrity&Compliance Program&Code ofConduct as well as other policiesprocedures& guidelinesin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical & professional behavior& safe work practices.

Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)

Tech/SupportII assistive:Unlicensed oruncertifiedrole (directhealthcare)that supportsthe total peri-operative process;Providesintra-operativepatient care to patientsasdirected bythe Director of Nursing / Medical Director / Quality Committee(s);Anticipates surgeons needsin the use ofmedical suppliesinstrumentation & equipmentavailability &readiness;Maintainsa safe& cleanoperating room suite; Assists&/ orensuresdocumentation& detailed records are kept;Performs essential duties& techniquesappropriate to role/function/ procedure;Participates in quality improvement processes;May serve as a resource (lead) role model &/or mentor.

Minimum Qualifications

HighSchool diploma or GED;At least one (1)year experience in a health care or military medical setting;Meets requirements for applicable state(s) of engagement.

AdditionalQualifications(nice to have)

Current certification as a Surgical Technician from an accredited program

Physical & Mental Requirements &Working Conditions (General Summary)

Direct Healthcare Services / Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:

• Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight touch sound& /or smell.Occasional

• Exposure to fumes odorsdusts mists & gases biohazards / hazards (mechanical electrical burns chemicals radiation sharp objects etc.).Occasional

• Exposure to or subject to noise infectious waste diseases & conditions.Occasional

• Exposure to interruptions shiftingpriorities& stressfulsituations.Occasional

• Ability to follow tasksthrough tocompletion understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts remember multiple tasks & regimens overlong periodsof time & work on concurrent tasks / projects.Frequent

• Ability to read small print hear sounds & voice / speech patterns give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person& /or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with some background noise.Frequent

• Perform manual dexterity activities& / or grasping / handling.Frequent

• Ability to climb kneelcrouch & /oroperatefoot controls.Occasional

• Use a computer / other technology.Frequent

• Sitwith the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity.Frequent

• Maintain a safe working environment & use available personal protective equipment (PPE).Continuous

• Comply withTrinity Healths Code of Conduct policies procedures & guidelines.Continuous

• Ability toprovide assistancein the event of an emergency.Occasional

Direct Healthcare Services:

• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity.Continuous

• Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted.Frequent

• Use upper & lower extremities engage in bending / stooping /reaching& pushing / pulling.Frequent

• Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions.Continuous

• Encounter worksites (e.g. patient homes) or travel to worksites that may have variable internal & external environmental conditions.Continuous

• Perform work that involves physical efforts (e.g. transporting moving positioning & / or ambulating patients).Continuous

Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:

• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity.Occasional

• Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted.Occasional

• Experience oflong periodsof walking / standing / stooping / bending / pulling & / or pushing.Occasional

• Encounter a clinical / patient facing / hands on interactive work environment.Occasional

• Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions.Continuous

• Work outdoors with variable external environmental conditions.Occasional

Average Workday Activity: Occasional - O (1% - 33%) Frequent - F (34% - 66%) Continuous - C (67% - 100%)