Surgical Technician (Cst) Blakeney

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor/Site Manager who has total responsibility/accountability for the role of the Surgical Technician, including: training, validation of competencies, delegation, supervision and evaluation. Will work at 2 locations (schedule to be set by supervisor)

JOB SUMMARY:

Work directly under the supervision of the Physician and Clinical Supervisor/Site Manager to facilitate the safe and effective performance of invasive surgical procedures; ensures that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Secures supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure in an organized and timely manner.
• Follows steps for scrubbing, gowning and gloving according to company policy and procedures.
• Creates and maintains a neat, organized sterile field.
• Performs needle and sponge counts with circulatory nurse according to company policy and procedures.
• Anticipates the needs of surgeons, passes instruments and provides sterile items in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of supplies, instrumentation, equipment and suture material required for various surgical procedures.
• Follows proper technique for checking medication on the sterile field with the circulating nurse and transferring the medication to the surgeon for administration during the procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to assist the surgeon with draping the sterile field.
• Prepares instruments for terminal cleaning; wraps and processes instrumentation according to proper procedure.
• Assists with patients transfer to and from OR table.
• Participates in maintaining departmental inventory of supplies.
• Assists with room turnover between cases in an efficient manner.
• Updates surgeon’s preference card as indicated.
• Processes specimens accurately according to established procedure.
• Ensures a professional, respectful and effective patient care and working environment though consistent use of appropriate interpersonal and communication skills.
• Escort patients from waiting room to the exam/procedure room in a timely and courteous manner, then confirms patient identity, obtains vital signs, and verifies and updates medical history.
• Assist Physician with various procedures and examinations.
• Maintain exam procedure rooms and inventory in orderly fashion according to 5S principles. Routine stocking of supplies according to par levels, proper dating and initialing of all opened supplies mandatory.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and stocks all instruments according to accepted office guidelines, OSHA, and AAAASF regulations.
• Verifies and documents all prescriptions as directed by Physician.
• Provide test results and follow-up instructions to patients as directed by Physician.
• Performs assigned patient care, under the supervising provider, which may include: dressing changes, bandaging suture removals, and the administration of local anesthesia injections.
• Acts as a medical scribe in the electronic medical records systems to accurately record: detailed medical history, vital signs, review of systems, chief complaints, exams, diagnoses and plans, along with prescriptions, pathologies, procedures, and provider orders. Active listening and verification of accurate entry of all medical information required. Providing accurate history to provider prior to every visit, as well as assisting in the exam room while scribing required.
• Collaborates with team to complete prior authorization paperwork, lab and pathology result entry, as well as return all phone calls, with proper documentation, in a timely manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Engages in active participation of documenting all required components of meaningful use. Will implement all changing documentation needs for meaningful use in a timely manner.
• Completes specimen collection and double-verification according to pathology collection policy protocol.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and AAAASF regulations.
• Cross-training to competently work in all aspects of the clinic, including the opposite specialty, is expected and required.
• Travel to work at any of the other practice locations is required at times.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other tasks as deemed necessary by Physician/Physician Assistant and the Clinical Supervisor/Site Manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Certification or licensed Surgical Technician. Maintaining professional certification is an expectation of the job and a requirement to work. If not already certified, obtaining and maintaining credentials may be a condition of hire and would then become a subsequent job requirement.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time and with or without notice.

Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?
• What is your relevant work experience?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• CST (Required)

Work Location: In person