Surgical Tech/CST Inpatient OR Fulltime Day Shift Position Available In Haralson, Georgia

Job Description:

Facility:

Paulding HospitalJob Summary:

Day ShiftProgressivePaulding Campus Inpatient OR- experience in general inpatientsurgery needed for this key roleFulltime CST /Certified SurgicalTechInpatient CST experience strongly preferredPlease note currentCST certification required and please include in Resume with IDnumber for verification purposes The Senior Surgical Technologistfunctions under the direction of the registered professional nurse.

Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate andculturally aware patient care. He/she has advanced knowledge, skilland ability to perform duties within the context of at least twosurgical specialties including moderate to high acuity cases (withan expectation on occasion to work above this level as casesrequire) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment andinstrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of thesurgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits ahigh-level ability to acquire additional surgical skills forprogressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient,organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative todiscuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team.

Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates anyadditional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Must havethe clinical skill, knowledge, and disposition to mentor, preceptor train in various modalities. Initiates performance improvementinitiatives in conjunction with unit leadership. Duties include,but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite andsurgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment whilebeing vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and otherpatient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather requiredinstruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed.(not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant).Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assistingwith inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additionalperioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit iscompliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call orlate coverage may be required related to the facility in which theST is working.

DEFINITION

Certified Surgical Technologist requiredto have a certificate or associate’s degree from a communitycollege or a technical school and have passed the a competencyexamination through the National Board of Surgical Technology andSurgical Assisting or National Center for

Competency TestingCoreResponsibilities and Essential Functions:

He/she has the knowledge,skill and ability of the procedure being performed and anticipatesthe needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare teamwithin moderate to high difficulty surgical cases as defined by thescope of anatomy, equipment, and instrumentation of the case

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure whichincludes review and utilization of appropriate preference card.
• Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, andmedication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate,aseptically prioritized, and timely manner, including reviewing andutilizing appropriate preference cards.
• Performs appropriatesurgical counts with circulator.
• Actively participates in theprocedure pause/time-out.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns andgloves surgeon and assistants.
• Assists in draping sterile field.
• Passes instruments to surgeon during the procedure. Maintains anorganized back table and operative field. Able to anticipate andoffer surgeon suggestions throughout the procedure for facilitatingcases.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique duringprocedure.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Actively participates inpost procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handlingof the specimens.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminalsterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical needinstrument.
• Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the preventionof infection and safety of patients and employees.
• Prepares casecarts according to procedure and preference cards. Reviews surgicalschedule and assists clinical coordinator with preparation forfuture cases.
• Observes patients condition and immediately reportsany changes or significant findings to the physician and RegisteredNurse.
• Proactively plans for the next steps in the progression ofprocedure as needed, demonstrating an ability to adjust withoutfaltering when an emergency arises.
• Performs with the knowledge,skill, and ability within the context of moderate to high acuitysurgical cases.
• Prepares OR room and other areas (as needed) forreceiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment orstorage areas, turns OR room over, orders/requests supplies,preparing instruments for future procedures, notification ofspecialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment.
• Maintains a financial stewardship related to supplies andequipment, only opening required supplies until requested by thesurgeon.
• Applies knowledge of advanced surgical techniques.
• Exhibits a high level of collaboration with peers in decisionsmaking related to surgical patient care.

Assists the health careteam in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally awarepatient care

• Provides relationship-based patient centered carethat is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g.age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service deliveryto reflect an understanding of cultural diversity under supervisionof the registered nurse.
• Always partners with the patient byverifying procedure and conducting relief bedside shift report.
• Practices using current clinical practice standards under thesupervision of the registered nurse
• Upholds all health caresystem/organizational policies and procedures and clinicalcompetencies put forth by this job description including legal,regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuringby way of example, such as goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals andWellstar Health Systems safety absolutes.
• Supports evidence-basedpractice and ethical accountability.
• Demonstrates teamwork andcollaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscallyresponsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of allhealthcare team members. Promotes team spirit and positive workenvironment.
• Serves as patient advocate including patient care andsafety.
• Assists other members of the team with between case andterminal cleaning of room.
• Assists in preparing room for the nextpatient.
• Assists in transporting patients.
• Appropriately providescomfort and safety measures for specific age patient.
• Participatesin performance improvement initiatives. Seeks opportunities toimprove processes and collaborate with the health care team.
• Maintains positive attitude and flexibility in assignments.

PracticeDevelopment

• Completes all initial and annual competencies,required mandatory education, population specific education, CBLs.
• Provides positive learning environment for students and new hires.
• Strives to make the Wellstar Standards of behavior part of dailywork activity.
• Participates in any new training related to newpolicies, processes, or equipment. Disposition, clinical skills,and knowledge to mentor, precept, or train students and newemployees.
• Trains others on new information, new processes, and/ornew equipment.
• Resource/Super-user for new technology orprocedures introduced by our surgeons.
• Maintains twenty (20) hoursin continuing education related to field per evaluationperiod.

Other duties as assigned

• Supports licensed staff asrequested by utilizing skills and equipment in which he/she iscompetent.
• Cares for surgical equipment and accessories.
• Alwaysensures organization and cleanliness of the surgical area.
• Maintains stock/medical supplies.
• Assumes responsibility for otherduties as assigned.
• Completes leadership development trainingannually.
• Completes all Success Factor Requirements by planningwith charge nurses and managers if necessary.

Performs other dutiesas assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies,standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required MinimumEducation:

or High School Diploma General or GED General or AccreditedProgram Surgical TechnologyRequired Minimum License(s) andCertification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unlessotherwise stated. Basic Life Support or BLS – Instructor Cert Surgical Tech or Tech in Surgery – CertifiedAdditionalLicense(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum5 years experience

RequiredRequired Minimum Skills:

Ability to read,write and speak the English language.

Strong customer service andinterpersonal skills.

Ability to collaborate with other health careproviders in the provision of patient care.

Ability to delegate toother team members as required.

Ability to multi-taskessential.

Ability to function in stressful and emergency situationsessential.

Strong detail orientation required; Knowledge of surgicalprocedures required.

Basic computer skills are required.

Skill andability to communicate effectively both verbally andin-writing.

Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities,self-direct, and apply independent judgment.

Ability to thinkcritically and adapt quickly to changing situations.

Skill andability in basic computer skills to include Word, Excel.

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