Surgical Technologist
Location: South Bend, Indiana
Description: Memorial Hospital of South Bend is at the momment seeking for Surgical Technologist right now, this career will be assigned in Indiana. For complete informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Schedule
7 am - 7:30 pm
Hours Per Pay Period
12 Hour Shift, 72 Hours Per Pay Period
Responsibilities
SUMMARY
Report! s to Director, Patient Care Services.
Through the direct supervision of the professional nursing staff, assists in the care of patients undergoing surgical intervention and assists in the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment.
The Surgical Technologist acts as a primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure;
anticipates the needs of the surgeon; has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure; has an understanding of procedures being performed; is consistently on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field; sometimes acts as an unsterile member of the surgical team, obtaining instruments, supplies and equipment while the surgical procedure is in progress.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Applies the principles of asepsis when scrubbing and assisting surgeons or when ac! ting as a second circulator by:
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Observing! and practicing principles of sterile technique.
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Correcting breaks in technique by personnel immediately.
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Demonstrating appropriate technique when performing skin preps.
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Maintaining sterility of field during procedure.
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Assists in emergency situations and uses sound judgment in instituting corrective procedures as directed by:
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Performing CPR and maintaining certification.
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Monitoring sterility of tables and supplies during an emergency situation.
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Calling for additional help as needed.
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Taking direction from the Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, Charge Nurse and/or circulating nurse.
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Uses initiative in order to acquire and transfer knowledge of surgical procedures and subjects relating to the operating room and to the surgical patient by:
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Preparing for unusual cases requiring un! ique procedures by reading appropriate preparatory literature, seeking assistance from personnel who are familiar with procedure.
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Maintaining surgical certification as established by the National Organization for Technicians.
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Attending a variety of committee and team meeting related to surgical technology and procedures.
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Reviewing daily morning report notes and team meeting minutes.
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Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise, such as, procedure, equipment and instruments to students and other staff members.
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Scrubbing in and setting up instrumentation prior to patient entering the surgery room.
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Ensuring that all necessary items are in place on sterile field and as listed on preference card.
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Utilizes state of the art knowledge in the role of the scrub technologist and in the organization of work by the use of economy in tim! e, motion and materials by:
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Checking case carts, s! orting items, placing "Hold" items on bottom shelf.
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Updating preference cards within 24 hours of notice of change.
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Opening surgery room for procedure assuring all necessary equipment/instruments/supplies are available.
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Ensuring that necessary table parts and furniture are available for procedures.
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Anticipating needs of surgical team for instrumentation/suture, etc. during surgical procedure.
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Initiating clean up and turn over of the surgery room.
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Respects and maintains the patient's right to privacy, dignity, and comfort by:
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Avoiding exposing the patient unnecessarily.
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Reporting immediately and in writing, faulty equipment/instrumentation to charge person.
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Assisting in positioning of patient (safety strap, proper alignment, etc.)
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Assists in providing and maintaining a ! safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient.
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Follows the policies and procedures of the Surgery Department of Memorial Hospital by:
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Following established guidelines in all areas relating to scrub/assistant circulator roles.
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Reporting to charge nurse when assignments cannot be completed.
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Channeling problems and/or complaints to appropriate resource person for investigation and resolution.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
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Maintains knowledge, skills and competence in areas of responsibility by:
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Attending in-services and department meetings; also participating in continuing education and attending conferences as approved.
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Contributes to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the department by:
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Performing other job related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Kno! wledge of fundamentals of anatomy and physiology.
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! Thorough knowledge of sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques.
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Knowledge of maintenance and care of supplies and equipment.
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Basic knowledge of surgical procedures, needs and steps in use of instrumentation, materials and supplies.
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Basic knowledge of safety, departmental and hospital policies and emergency disaster procedures.
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Knowledge and skills to prepare operating rooms, perform surgical scrubs, drape patients and maintain aseptic conditions.
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Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, co-workers, visitors, physicians and allied health staff.
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Demonstrates knowledge of and a commitment to Memorial Health System¿s mission and values and the organization¿s goal of providing world class service by following Memorial's Performance Essentials.
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Requires the ph! ysical ability and stamina (i.e., to remain on feet and walk for long periods of time, to push wheelchairs and carts, to lift or pull patients or supplies, to provide CPR, visual and manual dexterity, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.
The above level of knowledge, skills and abilities are acquired through a successful completion of a program with a school of surgical technology, or training in the Armed Forces and subsequent certification and maintenance of same as a surgical technologist.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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Works in a patient care/operating room environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, certain undesirable patient care activities and exposure to biohazards and anesthetic gases.
Effective Date:
06/29/92
Revision Date:
08/15/02, 07/25/05, 07/25/08
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary r! equirements and a resume to Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
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This career starts available on: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 17:36:08 GMT
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