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Surgical Tech IV - CV OR

Conifer Health Solutions
Tucson, USA
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Level 1
  • Assist the surgical team to provide patient care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse before, during, and after surgery.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of physical and technical requirements of surgical intervention.
  • Demonstrate preparedness for surgical procedures and anticipate supplies and equipment needed by utilizing surgeon’s preference card.
  • Review operation of needed equipment for procedures.
  • Review anatomy and physiology involved.
  • Place equipment and supplies in the operating room and arrange instruments according to preference cards.
  • Use proper technique for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping.
  • Assist with proper positioning of patient.
  • Hand instruments and supplies to surgeon, hold retractors, cuts sutures, and perform other technical tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
  • Avoid unnecessary conversation during procedure.
  • Demonstrate intra-operative knowledge and ability.
  • Keep accurate count of needles, sharps, and instruments according to policy.
  • Demonstrate understanding of principles of asepsis.
  • Use sterile technique when opening supplies and throughout procedure.
  • Organize in preparation for end-of-case and assist in clean up and turnover of rooms.
  • Dispose of all sharps and biohazardous waste items appropriately.
  • Handle specimens properly.
  • Review operation of equipment and supplies as personal needs dictate to remain current in ability to use and operate equipment and supplies.
  • Demonstrate ability to provide appropriate care to patients of all ages.
  • Participate in “time-out” and follow Universal Protocol Policy.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of principles and proper use of various sterilization types and document cycles appropriately.
  • Report equipment malfunctions to manager.
  • Use time management and flexibility in organizing and prioritizing workload to provide optimal service to the department and the network.
  • Identify problems/concerns on the nursing unit and assist in developing resolutions in a positive, constructive manner.
  • Independently complete work in accordance to specific environment standards and follow established policy and procedures.
  • Level 2 – Proficient
  • Participate in performance improvement teams/activities and quality improvement measures within the department.
  • Give input to department Manager/Director in coordinating ongoing treatment plans and progress.
  • Level 3 – Subject Matter Expert
  • Monitor the efficiency of the unit’s operations and recommend improvements.
  • Demonstrate complex multi-system assessment skills.
  • Advocate for patient by influencing and facilitating interactions to ensure quality care.
  • Support the Strategic Planning Process and provide information objectives.
  • THE SURGICAL TECH IV OPEN HEART PRN DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.
  • Education
  • Required: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)
  • Certificates
  • Required: Current CPR (American Heart Association required)
  • Preferred: Successful completion of Surgical Technologists course from an accredited facility.
  • Experience
  • Required: Minimum of seven year’s of experience
  • Preferred: Knowledge of hospital environment desired. Previous hospital and/or health care related experience preferred.

Skills

  • Required: Must possess effective interpersonal skills, team building, problem solving, critical thinking, coaching and mentoring.
  • Knowledge
  • Required: Principles of asepsis
  • Other
  • Required: Must be able to work variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends. Must be able to take call rotation when required. Must be able to perform all duties, including lifting and transferring, using proper body mechanics.
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