Surgical Tech - UHC Surgery - PRN

Company: Lafayette General Health
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

Cares for patients in the hospital, or other medical facility, under direction of nursing and/or physicians, by performing the following duties. Provides exceptional service and/or care to all patients, customers and team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates clinical competency in his/her area of practice
• Organizes duties in order of priority and demand
• Assists with the preparation of instruments, supplies, and equipment for the planned procedure
• Participates in the universal protocol/time-out procedure
• Demonstrates knowledge and preparedness for patient's needs based on age-related criteria
• Assists with patient preparation and draping of the operative/procedural site
• Assists in monitoring and controlling environment, noise, and traffic flow
• Operates mechanical, electrical, and air powered equipment according to manufacturer's instructions; removes malfunctioning equipment from use and follows appropriate procedure for removal from patient care area and communicates malfunction by describing what is not working properly to those that need information
• Monitors and maintains integrity of sterile field at all times and communicates any break in aseptic technique to nurse
• Handles specimens according to hospital policy
• Follows hospital policy and/or nurses' direction regarding counting of sharps/instruments and sponges
• Communicates any patient safety concerns to nurse
• Anticipates needs of surgical field and requests supplies in a timely manner
• Labels all medication in sterile fields according to policy and procedure
• Minimizes turnover by initiating activities as needed, i.e. cleaning floor, wiping furniture, etc.
• Observes and reports skin color and integrity upon removal of bovie and positioning pads as applicable
• Assists in the organization and updating of preference cards
• Collaborates with team to restock room and remove excess supplies and equipment
• Makes efficient use of down time, seeks out work, willing to work on special projects
• Demonstrates consistent and appropriate use of engineering controls, work practice controls, and personal protective equipment as directed by OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
• Maintains a neat and clean patient environment
• Performs other duties as required

Education/Training/Experience

• Graduate from an accredited school of Surgical Technology preferred
• On the job experience in the role of a surgical technologist in OR,

L& D, OR and/or cath lab.

License(s), Certification(s), Registration(s), Accreditation(s)

• CPR Certification

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Adhere to all requirements, policies, procedures and mandatory training as identified by LGMC.
• Must comply with all SERVICE Standards of Behavior

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Computer
• Various types of medical instruments & equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Medium Work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor constitutes a maximum lift of 21-50 pounds on occasion and/or a maximum lift of 11-25 pounds on a frequent basis
• May be required to assist in the turning, lifting, or moving patients as well as walking about from patients' rooms, as well as to and from various hospital areas

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