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Summary:
The Surgical Technologist Extern, under supervision of a Certified Surgical Technologist, performs basic patient care procedures to support the unit and clinic health care team.
Responsibilities:
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned which may include, but not limited to, patient transportation and assisting in the Sterile Processing Department.Establishes and maintains a sterile field for use during a surgical procedure.Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis (under the supervision of RN) and helps apply dressings.Assists with gowning, gloving and draping. Passes instruments, and performs counts according to hospital policy.Applies basic knowledge in surgical procedures.Assists in pre-operative procedures such as assembly, selection of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment and preparing for next cases. Applies basic knowledge to reading preference cards to assist with surgical case preparation.Handles turnover of operating room in a timely manner to include tearing down case, and disposing of sharp and contaminated items in accordance with policy.Applies basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and microbiology.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT STERILIZATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited surgical technologist program subject to adequate document submission and verification.Other Information: Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:1. Working knowledge, skills of computers, internet use2. Organized and self-motivated with an attention to detail3. Demonstrates excellent written communication skills5. Able to pass written and verbal proficiency review6. Some working knowledge of surgical supplies and instruments7. Understanding of sterile processing functions and responsibilities8. Demonstrated ability to competently perform multiple, complex tasks
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Bending and Stooping = 80%
- Climbing = 60%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 80%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Reaching = 80%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 80%
- Squatting = 80%
- Standing = 80%
- Walking = 80%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Smelling Acuity = 80%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
- Dust = 60%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 60%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 60%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 60%
- Fire Risk = 40%
- Hazardous Noise = 80%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 80%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 80%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
- Potential Electric Shock = 60%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 80%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%
Shift:
Days
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
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