Surgical Technician - Surgery - Grinnell - Full Time

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Under the supervision of a licensed perioperative RN, provides patient care in the operative setting to include technical services and support for patients.

Key Accountability

* Utilizes critical thinking in performance of job duties and maintains proficiency relating to surgical technology.

* Scrubs independently on complicated surgical procedures in all specialties.

* Coordinates activities with registered nurses and other coworkers in planning and implementing care within hospital policies and legal limitations.

* Prepares the operating room for the arrival of surgical patients, assembles equipment, supplies, and instruments for surgical procedures according to preference cards and type of procedure.

* Assists the perioperative nurse with the provision of nursing care in assigned area following current GRMC policies and procedures and regulatory or accrediting standards. .

* Responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile field. Uses aseptic technique to arrange instruments and supplies. Performs instrument, sponge, and sharp counts.

* Demonstrates correct technique in handling of instruments, sutures, specimens, and medications.

* Learns & maintains knowledge of robotic system, instrumentation, & disposable products.

* Uses teamwork approach in achieving efficient set up, procedure & turn over times.

* Consistently delivers high quality care demonstrating surgical technology knowledge and skills in the operating room in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care.

* Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and patient experience by striving to exceed customer expectations

* Balances team and individual responsibilities; is open and objective to other's views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests.

* Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

* Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.

* Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.

* Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.

* Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other's views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.

* Performs on call duties for emergency surgeries after hours and on weekends on a rotating basis. Responds according to policy.
Departmental Support

* Performs routine cleaning on equipment.

* Assists in department cleaning and storing/restocking of supplies and linen.

* Assists in OR room turnover, including opening sterile supplies and instruments.

* Performs tasks as delegated by OR team members.

* Assists with maintenance and sterilization of instruments and equipment as per manufacturer's instructions for use.

Education:

* High school graduate or GED equivalent.

* Graduate of approved surgical technology course, eligible for certification.
Experience:

* Previous scrubbing experience preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):

* Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons

* Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

* Certified Surgical Technologist preferred.