Surgical Technologist CST, LPN, or RN

GENERAL HOURS OF WORK

Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts

SUMMARY:

The Surgical Technologist is a vital part of the surgical team who assists surgeons, nurses, and other operating room staff before, during, and after surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist demonstrates technical competencies and knowledge of sterile technique, operating room policies and procedures, equipment, supplies and instruments used in the operating room. The Surgical Technologist also demonstrates technical competencies and knowledge of central sterile processing. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred (or eligible) AND/OR Current LPN or RN license in good standing. Previous surgical, perioperative, or procedural experience preferred. Willingness to complete on-the-job training to function in the surgical technologist role as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains sterile field. Identifies the structure and function of body parts and recognizes common disorders of the body. Anticipates sequence of procedures. Hands surgical instruments to surgeon. Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instruments and knowledge of the step-by-step procedures for specific procedures. Prepares special equipment and supplies and verifies functionality prior to use. Facilities exposure of the anatomical area for the procedure. Handles medications as directed by physician/nurse and keeps containers, which hold medication, labeled. Prepares sutures and stapling equipment. Cuts sutures as directed by physician. Participates in identification and handling of specimens. Communicates vital information to team members in the room. Assist with or prepares and apply dressings. Conducts and reports sponge, instrument and sharps count with circulating nurse. Gives complete and detailed report to relief personnel. Ensures terminal cleaning of room and readiness for next procedure.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information. Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, calculate percentages, area size, circumference, and volumes. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Maintains confidentiality when dealing with all customers. Must utilize effective problem solving skills as appropriate. Conveys enthusiasm and sincerity and promotes AAH and its services in a positive manner to all customers. Supports AAH through the daily application of our mission, vision, standards of behavior, and social principles while providing quality care and service to our patients, their families, co-workers, physicians, volunteers, and their communities we serve. Must be flexible to change and have the ability to work effectively in a team environment, Performs duties in a manner consistent with Safety Principles. Employee is required to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards associated with but not limited to: CMS, OSHA, and the Minnesota Department of Health. Coordinates work flow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment. May be involved on organization committees.

Mental Demands:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively deal with high levels of stress Exposure to verbal and/or physical violence - patient to patient, patient to staff, and public to patient or staff Ability to remain calm and provide a stable influence in times of staff stress

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essentials functions. May be exposed to communicable diseases when working in a health care environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of radiation and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration and moving mechanical parts and sharps or cuts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, compression or impact and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position is classified as a Category I position under OSHA guidelines with high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Interacts with customers in a warm and friendly manner. Takes immediate action to meet customer requests or needs. Listens to understand what customers have to say. Demonstrates understanding that all individuals are customers, and interrelates accordingly. Contributes to a respectful, non-hostile, non-violent work place.

SAFETY:

Recognizes safety hazards and takes corrective action; seeking assistance when needed. Demonstrates knowledge of operational policies and procedures. Performs work safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others, or property. Utilizes proper body mechanics and ergonomics. Promotes patient/employee safety through appropriate use of assistive devices. Demonstrates knowledge of OSHA regulations and adheres to infection control policies. Reports all potential hazardous conditions or injuries immediately to appropriate department and/or administrator.

SYSTEM BEHAVIOR

Initiates collaboration with others outside of service area. Demonstrates personal commitment to the principles, standards of behavior, and ethics of the organization. Models accountability for learning by sharing knowledge and learning from others. Maintains good rapport with fellow workers and physicians. Resolves conflict in a professional manner.

INTERPERSONAL/COMMUNICATION/RELATIONSHIPS

Builds effective working relationships with others. Expresses appreciation to others for their work. Treats others with respect. Works cooperatively with area health care agencies and community groups to improve patient care and health of the community. Communicates with medical, nursing, social services, and ancillary services regarding information and actions necessary to provide patient care.

PROFESSIONAL/CLINICAL PRACTICE COMPETENCIES ASSESSMENT

Conducts and documents nursing assessments of health status by collecting objective and subjective data from observations, exams, interviews and written records; sorting, selecting, reporting, and recording the data; validating, refining, and modifying the data. Bases the scope and depth of assessment on the patients' immediate condition or need.

DIAGNOSIS

Analyzes the assessment data to establish or modify nursing diagnoses to be used as a basis for nursing interventions.

PLANNING

In collaboration with the physician, develops a plan of care based on assessment and diagnosis that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. This includes identifying, communicating interventions and responses other members of the health care team and executing the regimen prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

EVALUATION

Evaluates the responses to nursing interventions by documenting and communicating evaluation data to appropriate members of the health care team, utilizing as a basis for reassessing patient health status, measuring outcomes and goal attainment, modifying nursing diagnoses, revising strategies of care and prescribing changes in nursing intervention.

DOCUMENTATION

Thoroughly documents patient information in an accurate and timely manner, according to organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.

PATIENT EDUCATION

Assess patient needs and designs, implements, and evaluates a teaching plan specific to individual needs or patient groups.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $51.48 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Medical-Surgical Physical Setting:

Clinic ER Hospital Inpatient Operating room

Outpatient Work Location:

In person