Certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, Full-time, First Shift

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Primary responsibility involves performance of specific tasks, as a scrub technologist in an operating room. Assists with the maintenance of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains positive customer relations. Shall demonstrate competency and possess the technical skills appropriate for his/her assigned cases and utilizes that knowledge in assisting others. Performs various duties within his/her scope of responsibility and is accountable to the Clinical Nurse Manager of the Operating Room. 

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY):

Engages in population appropriate communication.

Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.

Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.

Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.

Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.

Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. 

Operates equipment safely.

Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Responsible for surgical preparation of surgical procedures:

Checks daily assignment.

Reviews surgical preference sheets to clarify surgical routine and update preference sheets as needed.

Utilize resources to obtain needed supplies for the case.

Checks table(s) for complete readiness for each procedure. Ensures all items needed for the cases are present:

Obtains physician's special instruments and sutures prior to start of the case.

Ensures communication made to surgeon prior to the start of the case if any supplies and/or equipment are unavailable.

Responsible for the set-up of sterile instrumentation, supplies and equipment on assigned procedures:

Demonstrates, maintains, identifies and corrects any break in aseptic technique while setting up the case as well as during the surgical procedure.

Demonstrates knowledge and dexterity in handling of special supplies and equipment and assures it's proper functioning. Is knowledgeable of the specifics of the surgical procedure and able to perform these tasks in an organized and efficient manner.

Effectively communicates pertinent information to relief personnel so as to provide safe continuity of care.

Promotes an environment of cooperation and teamwork:

Attendance is prompt and regular.

Effectively communicates with all health team members in a timely and courteous manner.

Shares pertinent information with nursing manager.

Willing to share knowledge with others.

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change.

Takes only allotted time for breaks and lunch according to the policy.

Returns borrowed equipment to proper room so that co-workers do not have to spend time locating it.

Under the surgeon's supervision, assists with suctioning secretions, holding retractors, assisting with skin closure, cutting sutures and irrigating wounds.

Circulates for operative procedures under supervision of R.N.

Assists with patient care at the end of the surgical procedure:

Operative site is prepared.

Cleanses operative site.

Connects drainage tubes to appropriate devices.

Assists and/or applied sterile dressing.

Assists with patient