Surgical Technologist - Surgical Float Pool

Position Summary

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by performing a variety of technical activities related to patient care, as well as support activities in the operating room under the direction of an R.N.

Primary Accountabilities

Quality/No Harm

• Perform a variety of duties in an operating room observing proper techniques to include preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment; open sterile supplies and arrange sterile setups for operations.
• Creates, maintains, and terminates sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment. Checks materials and equipment for proper functioning and adequacy; reports faulty equipment and instruments per policy.
• Assist with precepting new technical personnel. Participates in recording data on OR records.
• Attends in-services and mandatory meetings.
• Cooperates with the nurse in the individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon and surgical assistants in the operating room, passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies needed in an operative procedure.
• Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required of a Surgical Technologist in accordance with established procedures and completion of skills check list.

Customer Experience

• Supports Health First philosophy of people-centered caring.
• Participates in action plans to meet Smart Goals.
• Displays a positive image and demonstrates a concern for patients, visitors, associates, and physicians.
• Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others.

Stewardship

• Accomplishes turnover in a timely manner, specific to facility by assisting circulator with cleaning and organization of supplies.
• Prepares and organizes supplies and materials for the special needs of the patient, surgical procedure, and surgeon’s preference in a cost effective manner.

Qualifications

• Graduate of program for Surgical Technologist (Military, Community College, or School for Surgical Technology).
• Certification preferred.
• Three to five years of experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.

Physical Demands

• Exposure to bio hazardous waste, substances, and unknown diseases.
• Vision and hearing to normal range.
• Sitting and standing for extensive periods of time.
• Frequent lifting, pulling, reaching, and carrying of light to heavy patients and/or objects.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.

Mental Demands

• Working under stressful situations.
• Continuous concentration on an activity.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Interacts effectively with members of the medical staff and patient care team.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Paygrade: PG-PG-ST2