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POSITION SUMMARY
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by using sterile technique to prepare delivery rooms and perform a variety of technical activities including assistance with surgical procedures and vaginal deliveries in Labor and Delivery, as well as patient care and support activities, under the direction of an R.N.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Performs a variety of duties in an operating room/ birthing room observing proper techniques to include preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
2. Creates, maintains, and terminates sterile field for surgical and delivery procedures.
3. Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment. Checks materials and equipment for proper functioning and adequacy; reports faulty equipment and instruments per policy.
4. Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals recommendations, Health First policy and procedures, Scope of Practice, AORN standards, and The Joint Commission recommendations.
5. Anticipates needs of the unit surgical team in the operating and birthing rooms; cooperates with the nurse in the individualized plan of care for each patient.
6. Shares responsibility of call coverage for the units' operating/birthing rooms, dependent on which area worked.
7. Participates in timely and effective room turn over, specific to facility by assisting with cleaning and organization of supplies
8. Prepares and organizes supplies and materials for the needs of the patient, surgical procedure, and surgeon's preference in a cost-effective manner; rotates stock/supplies checking for expiration dates
9. Displays a positive image and provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural and individual differences.
10.Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare team and promotes effective team functioning.
11.Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
12.Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required for role in accordance with established procedures and completion of skills check list.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Acceptance into Health First's On-The-Job Training Program for Surgical Technician, Or graduate of a program for Surgical Technologist (Military, Community College, or School for Surgical Technology)
• Licensure: None
• Certification:
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Certification: Certification as Surgical Technologist
• Work Experience: One year of experience as a surgical technologist
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently
• Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks
• Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle
POSITION SUMMARY
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by using sterile technique to prepare delivery rooms and perform a variety of technical activities including assistance with surgical procedures and vaginal deliveries in Labor and Delivery, as well as patient care and support activities, under the direction of an R.N.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Performs a variety of duties in an operating room/ birthing room observing proper techniques to include preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
2. Creates, maintains, and terminates sterile field for surgical and delivery procedures.
3. Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment. Checks materials and equipment for proper functioning and adequacy; reports faulty equipment and instruments per policy.
4. Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals recommendations, Health First policy and procedures, Scope of Practice, AORN standards, and The Joint Commission recommendations.
5. Anticipates needs of the unit surgical team in the operating and birthing rooms; cooperates with the nurse in the individualized plan of care for each patient.
6. Shares responsibility of call coverage for the units' operating/birthing rooms, dependent on which area worked.
7. Participates in timely and effective room turn over, specific to facility by assisting with cleaning and organization of supplies
8. Prepares and organizes supplies and materials for the needs of the patient, surgical procedure, and surgeon's preference in a cost-effective manner; rotates stock/supplies checking for expiration dates
9. Displays a positive image and provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural and individual differences.
10.Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare team and promotes effective team functioning.
11.Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
12.Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required for role in accordance with established procedures and completion of skills check list.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Acceptance into Health First's On-The-Job Training Program for Surgical Technician, Or graduate of a program for Surgical Technologist (Military, Community College, or School for Surgical Technology)
• Licensure: None
• Certification:
- Must hold American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain
- Must obtain NRP provider card within six months of hire and maintain
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Ability to perform basic math
- Reliable transportation with ability to respond from location within 30 minutes of assigned facility when on call
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable with daily schedule and assigned tasks
- Ability to respond appropriately to stressful or life-threatening situations.
- Detail-oriented with ability for continuous concentration on an activity.
- Excellent customer service skills with ability to interact effectively with medical staff and patient care teams.
- Motivated to complete milestones and competencies with ability to receive constructive criticism and apply to future performance.
- Ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Certification: Certification as Surgical Technologist
• Work Experience: One year of experience as a surgical technologist
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently
• Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks
• Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle
