Surgical Tech-Certified

FLSA Employment Status:

Nonexempt/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

To perform surgical technologists work in hospital. To deliver patient care and assume appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery. Will assist the surgeon and surgical nurse in preparing for and performing surgeries.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to the Department Nurse Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education High School diploma or GED Required. Graduate of a surgical technologist program is required or graduate of an LPN program with surgical experience. Work Experience Must have two (2) years Surgical Technologist with Operating room experience required License/Certification Tennessee Certified Surgical Technologist Certification required Current f Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission, Vision Core Values Standards of Conduct AIDET/Organizational Expectations Safety Quality Flexibility Customer Service Diversity and Inclusion Finance Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols Biohazard Waste CC Hand Hygiene

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

Department Specific Specialty Area Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to Multi-taskComputer literacyAdequate typing skillsKnowledge of Medical Terminology

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares the operating room with the proper instruments for the procedure, Assists in preparing patients for surgery. Monitors the patient vitals, and passes surgical tools and supplies to the surgeon during the operation. Keeps count of the sponges and equipment used to make sure nothing is left in the open wound. Assists in the transfer patients to recovery, Cleans clean and stocks the operating room for the next procedure.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other required duties and special projects as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to work flexible hours Ability to meet departmental on call requirements Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift. Must be able to see with corrective eye wear Must be able to hear clearly with assistance May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary Transferring, repositioning patients. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions. Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Activity Occasionally (1-33%) Frequently (34% to 66%) Continuously (67% to 100%) Sitting X Walking X Standing X Bending X Squatting X Climbing X Kneeling X Twisting X Lifting X Carrying X Pushing X I, (Print Name) ________________________________________________________have received a copy of this job description. The following signature indicates that I have read and understand all aspects of the job description, and I assert that I am not aware of any reason that would prevent me from performing all job responsibilities under the conditions described. Further, my signature indicates that, upon accepting employment at HMC, I agree to perform the job duties as listed in this job description and all other duties as required. Employee Signature_________________________________________Date_____________