Surgical Tech/ First Assist- Surgery ServicesShannon Health • San Angelo, Texas, United States
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Surgical Tech/ First Assist- Surgery Services
Shannon Health
- San Angelo, Texas, United States
- San Angelo, Texas, United States
Über
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician performs a variety of specialized technical duties in the surgical environment.
Physical Requirements
- The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
- The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
- Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
- Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
- May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
- May have to handle emergency situations.
- May be subject to irregular hours.
- May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
- May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
- Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
- Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
- Sitting- Occasionally
- Walking- Continuously
- Standing- Occasionally
- Bending-Occasionally
- Squatting - Occasionally
- Climbing-Occasionally
- Kneeling-Occasionally
- Twisting-Occasionally
- Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
- Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions.
Performance: Essential Functions
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.
Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.
Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.
Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.
Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.
Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.
Responsibilities
Supervises the Following Positions
Positions: N/A
Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions
- Knowledge of contemporary preoperative practice.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and perform work tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of persons.
- Ability to serve the customer and live the values of Shannon Health.
- Ability to maintain required competencies and certifications.
- Ability to demonstrates advanced knowledge of normal and pathological anatomy and physiology.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of appropriate techniques to assist the surgeon in providing hemostasis and closure of body parts.
- Ability to adhere to hospital policies and procedures governing patient privacy, appropriate access and confidentiality of patient information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program
- Waived if holding current CST certification, successful completion of 350 cases, and 2 years as a Surgical First Assistant
- Preferred
- Two years of experience as a Surgical First Assistant
- Required
- Surgical Technician Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
- The National Center for Competency Testing or its successor
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
- First Assist Certification
- Determined/Approved by the department
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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