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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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The Surgical Technologist, working under the direct supervision of the perioperative nurse, performs the duties of a scrub person. Prepares supplies for case, sets up and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon, readies used instruments for the cleaning and re-sterilization process. Provides in-service education and assists with projects
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Reports to
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Director of In patient and Outpatient Surgical Services, RN Manager Surgical Clinical Operations
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Supervises
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None
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Ages of Patients
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Pediatric
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Geriatric
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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High Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Required: Successful completion of accredited surgical technology training program
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Preferred: High School Diploma. Successful completion of OR Tech training program
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Licensure/Certification
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Required: Certification as a surgical technologist (CST or TS-C) or graduate of an accredited AA/AS degree program
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Required: American Heart Association BLS
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Experience
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Required: Minimum three (3) years Surgical Tech experience in and acute multi-specialty
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Essential Responsibilities
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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
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Demonstrates and maintains aseptic technique according to the policies and procedures of Surgical Services.
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Demonstrates competency and knowledge of the surgical environment regarding traffic patterns and contamination of the sterile field.
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Prepares supplies, room setup and equipment for cases.
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Anticipates surgeons needs by review of preference card and procuring appropriate supplies prior to start of case.
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Maintains orderly instrument table and surgical field.
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Remains attentive to the progression of the case in order to anticipate surgeon’s needs.
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Verbally verifies and labels medications and irrigations on the back table with perioperative nurse.
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Maintains and documents accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the perioperative nurse.
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Properly disposes of all sharps and biohazardous waste.
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Accurately identifies surgical specimen and transfers to the perioperative nurse.
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Prepares instruments for cleaning and resterilization.
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Assists with putting away supplies and room turnover.
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Contributes to maximum efficiency of the surgical line up in order to adhere to surgical start times.
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Keeps current with new intraoperative techniques and equipment through participation in unit based and continuing education.
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Demonstrates cost effectiveness by using judgment when opening and using supplies.
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Acts as a preceptor to new staff and students.
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Provide leadership for projects at unit level to correct safety/clinical quality deficiencies. Lead / implement changes at the unit level.
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Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members. Coaches team to anticipate resources.
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Communicate effectively with patients, staff members and physicians.
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Provides in-service education for other staff members at least once per year.
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Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are reinforced.
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Use critical thinking to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
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Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical technique.
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Demonstrates advanced knowledge related to OR emergency situations.
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Assists in the development of policies, procedures and protocols at the department level
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Develops process to improve cost containment / decrease waste in room.
- Accepts responsibilities only within scope of practice.
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
