SURGICAL TECH
Location: Chesterfield, Missouri
Description: St. Luke's Hospital - Missouri is at the momment seeking for SURGICAL TECH right now, this occupation will be dwelled in Missouri. Further informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below.
Description
Provides technical scrub skills in the operating room during surgical procedures and assists surgical team as needed in any other capacity, according to established p rocedures.
Principle Accountabilities:
1. Assist in preparing operating room for next day cases by setting up room equipment, "pulling cases" accurately, and reporting to supervisor/material management items that are needed and not available.
2. Prepares operating room for use on day of surgery by obtaining equipment, instrumentation including available vendor trays, and assists circulator with room set up. Assists with room turn over and preparation for cases following.
3. Appropriately prepares for surgical case(s) by obtaining equipment, supplies, and instrumentation including vendor trays. Assists with preparation and breakdown of the operating room for each case assigned.
4. Responsible for obtaining specimen from the sterile field, and communicating the surgeon's choice of medium. Follows guidelines or specimen handoff from the Operating Room to the Laboratory.
5. Demonstrates and participates with pos itioning of the patient, maintaining safe functional alignment, exposure of surgical site and to provide physical support as it relates to specific surgical procedures in the Operating Room.
6. Performs verification of medication and implant verification to include name, size, laterality, dosage, and expiration date with the Circulator.
7. Performs "No Thing Left Behind" surgical counts.
8. Verifies that all medications are labeled with medication name, dose, and expiration date.
9. Demonstrates principles of aseptic and sterile technique and counts of sponges, needles, and instruments.
2. Prepares operating room for use on day of surgery by obtaining equipment, instrumentation including available vendor trays, and assists circulator with room set up. Assists with room turn over and preparation for cases following.
3. Appropriately prepares for surgical case(s) by obtaining equipment, supplies, and instrumentation including vendor trays. Assists with preparation and breakdown of the operating room for each case assigned.
4. Responsible for obtaining specimen from the sterile field, and communicating the surgeon's choice of medium. Follows guidelines or specimen handoff from the Operating Room to the Laboratory.
5. Demonstrates and participates with pos itioning of the patient, maintaining safe functional alignment, exposure of surgical site and to provide physical support as it relates to specific surgical procedures in the Operating Room.
6. Performs verification of medication and implant verification to include name, size, laterality, dosage, and expiration date with the Circulator.
7. Performs "No Thing Left Behind" surgical counts.
8. Verifies that all medications are labeled with medication name, dose, and expiration date.
9. Demonstrates principles of aseptic and sterile technique and counts of sponges, needles, and instruments.
10. Anticipates surgical case needs throughout the surgical procedure.
11. Responds for emergency cases within 30 minutes or less.
12. Participates and follows the "Time Out" process.
13. Disposes of sharps, glass, and disposable items in the designated containers.
11. Responds for emergency cases within 30 minutes or less.
12. Participates and follows the "Time Out" process.
13. Disposes of sharps, glass, and disposable items in the designated containers.
14. Follows proper procedure for ha ndling hazardous waste materials.
15. Keeps the clinical area clean, organized, and equipment in working order for each case. Maintains an orderly work environment by keeping operating rooms, storage areas, hallways and all units clean, tidy and hazard free.
16. Cleans equipment, tables and floor as required with proper cleaning solution. Removes soiled linen and trash properly. Replaces suction liners, trash bags and other supplies as needed. Returns cleaned equipment to appropriate area after the case.
17. Follows department and organization Code of Conduct.
18. Follows department and organization Policies and Procedures.
19. Attends mandatory in-services 100 %
20. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Graduate of a surgical technology program preferred. Certified Surgical Te chnician certification preferred
Graduate of a surgical technology program preferred. Certified Surgical Te chnician certification preferred
Experience
Either two years of recent hospital experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program preferred.
Evaluative skills necessary for patient safety.
Knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment.
Decision making skills required for treatment planning/implementation.
Clinical reasoning and judgment skills necessary for evaluation of interventions and for safety of patients and self.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with patients, visitors and staff. Ability to recognize need for and alter communication with patients with communication impairments.
Ability to manage time, organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards, and cope with professional stress.
Knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment.
Decision making skills required for treatment planning/implementation.
Clinical reasoning and judgment skills necessary for evaluation of interventions and for safety of patients and self.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with patients, visitors and staff. Ability to recognize need for and alter communication with patients with communication impairments.
Ability to manage time, organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards, and cope with professional stress.
Working Conditions
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary.
- Ability to transfer and move patients who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+ lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary.
- Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 100 lbs using proper techniques and with assistance as necessary.
- Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with patient and equipment, which may include pushing buttons, adjusting dials, turning on/off switches, buckling, holding and positioning limbs/body parts, etc.
- Ability to physically perform necessary documentation in writing or use of tape recorder.
Mission/Values
Faithful to our Episcopal-Presbyterian heritage and its ministry of healing, St. Luke's is dedicated to im proving the health of the community. Using talents and resources responsibly, our medical staff, employees and volunteers provide care for the whole person with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve.
Core Values: Human Dignity, Compassion, Justice, Excellence, and Stewardship.
Human Dignity: We accept and treat all persons as being created in the image of God.
Compassion: We respond with caring to the needs of others as if they were members of our family.
Justice: We honor each person's rights and responsibilities in light of the common good.
Excellence: We set and strive to attain high standards of performance and continuous improvement.
Stewardship: We use our talents and resources wisely, with honesty and integrity.
FACES - Friendly - Available - Caring - Efficient - Safe
Communication Standards: Promo tes and provides courteous and effective communication with internal and external customers.
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 11 May 2018 01:22:28 GMT