Certified Surgical Technician/PRN
Company: Montrose Memorial Hospital
Location: Montrose
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionPosition Overview:Functions as an instrument
technician, coordinating and assembling appropriate instrumentation
for each individual case, passing instrumentation, appropriate
medications, and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Follows the
established plan of care and provides direct surgical care
interventions within the scope of practice. Works under the
supervision of the OR Clinical Coordinator, Director of Surgical
Services and/or RN (Circulator). Collaborates with unit/hospital
staff and other health professionals.Essential Functions:a) Uses
acceptable standards of practice based on AORN/AST Standards to
help the individual/family identify and meet basic health need and
to achieve a positive surgical outcome.b) Works independently as a
Scrub Technician displaying expert knowledge of surgical
instrumentation for a variety of cases.c) Understands surgical
techniques and recognizes breaks in techniques.d) Works closely
with the Circulating RN to assist Surgeon to perform cases in a
timely manner and organizes work to reduce downtime between
cases.e) Promotes a climate in which patients can act in their own
interest or intervenes when they are unable to do so.f) Uses
nursing process, in collaboration with the Circulating RN, to
provide patients education and patient care planning.g) Uses
available resources to help bring a better understanding of
specific surgical processes to fellow workers.h) Works to achieve
desired health care outcomes by effectively utilizing human and
material resources.i) Is accountable for the ethical, legal, and
professional responsibilities related to nursing practice across
all roles, within the scope of practice.j) Other duties as
assigned.Physical Demands and Working Conditions:Physical Demands:
Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring
of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds, as well
as assist with weights of more than one-hundred (100) pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods. Fine motor skills. Visual
acuity.Qualifications & Skills: a) Education: High school diploma
or equivalent. Must be a graduate of an approved Surgical
Technician program.b) Training & Experience: BCLS Certification.
Must have had experience in OB, Gynecology, Orthopedics,
Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Dental, and Urology cases.c) Job
Knowledge: Knowledge of surgical instrumentation - use, care, and
cleaning. Ability to manage instruments in the variety of cases
listed above.
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