CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN
Company: Family Hospital Systems
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description We began with one facility and one vision and
have grown into Family Hospital Systems (FHS). With the
ever-changing climate of the health care industry, we will always
be growing. As a company we still see opportunity to bring new
resources, treatments, and personalized care for our patients.
Family Hospital Systems is a fun work environment, and we are
looking for dedicated team members to support our internal company
growth and organizational goals. COME JOIN OUR TEAM We are looking
for an experienced Surgical Tech to join our Team Full Time opening
available at Brushy Creek Family Hospital. Education: Graduate of
an accredited Surgical Technology program preferred. Experience:
One-year experience in an operating room setting in a hospital or
ASC. Spine experience preferred Certification/Licensure: Graduate
of an accredited Surgical Technology program as required per
facility practice and state regulatory requirement; otherwise
preferred. Valid BLS Certification upon employmentonline
certification not acceptable. Operational Duties Include, but are
not limited to: Demonstrates necessary practical, technical or
specialized knowledge and skills required for the role of the
surgical technician in accordance with AST (Association of Surgical
Technologist) and other regulatory standards of practice.
Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of surgical
procedures to enable proper performance of scrub duties and to
anticipate the needs of the surgeon. Assists in preparing the
operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies,
equipment, and instruments. Ensures availability of adequate
supplies, equipment and instruments for scheduled cases and assists
in opening cases in a sterile manner. Utilizes physician preference
cards to set up each case; updates cards when indicated, and
routing updated cards in the approved manner. Ensures that
instruments are working properly before and after each case.
Assists with patient positioning, skin preparation, and surgical
draping according to surgeon---s protocol. Assists the surgeon
during a surgical procedure with a high degree of efficiency,
anticipating surgeon---s and patient needs during the case. Assists
with application of dressing splints, and casts, as directed.
Conscientiously observes and reports any breaks in sterile
technique to attending surgeon and RN circulator. Ensures that
surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments,
sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings. Ensures accurate
sponge, needle, and instrument counts are completed when indicated
and prior to patient leaving the OR. Remove drapes at the
completion of procedure and assist with preparing patient for
transfer to the PACU staff to ensure continuity of care.
Facilitates effective and efficient transition between surgical
procedures. Assists in the turnover of the O.R. suites between
cases, disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning of equipment and
environmental surfaces, as required. Utilizes preference cards and
updates them, as necessary. Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in
moving patients, stretchers, and OR tables and other equipment to
prevent injury to patient and self. Participates in detailed time
out process and ensures it is done according to policy. Assists in
the maintenance and care of specimens. Identifies specimen with
surgeon and passes specimen to the circulating RN. Verifies
correcting labeling, as per policy. Recognizes emergency situations
and responds effectively in a calm and controlled manner. Assists
circulating nurse during local procedures as assigned. Adheres to
Standard Precautions. Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment, as
per policy. Remains aware of safety precautions required to
minimize the possibility of patient injuries e.g. Prevention of
Surgical Fires. Handles instruments and supplies during and after
procedure to minimize injury to self and others. Demonstrates
knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness, and sterilization of
instruments and equipment. Maintains a sanitary environment for the
provision of patient care. Appropriately handles the disposal of
biohazardous materials/wastes. Restocks area daily, using
appropriate par levels and daily stock sheets. Checks for outdated
sterile supplies and instruments and assists with reprocessing as
needed. Prepares procedure room for use the following day by
bringing in equipment, setting up, "pulling cases" accurately, and
reporting to supervisor items that are needed and not available.
Spends appropriate time and energy on tasks and assignments based
on the policies that are supportive of the Center---s goals and
objectives. Functions independently according to job
responsibilities and within scope of practice utilizing current
standards of care. Takes personal initiative to maintain current
BCLS, and other required certification (if indicated) current as
defined by job role. Uses facility resources appropriately and
avoids wasteful practices. Attends all mandatory in-services, staff
meetings, and participates in emergency drills. Participates in the
orientation of new employees. Completes annual competency and other
required education as assigned. Maintains confidentiality of
records and patient information at all times. Practices and adheres
to the ---Code of Conduct--- philosophy and ---Mission and Value
Statement---. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection
of the current Position, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working
conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right
to revise the Position or require that other or different tasks be
performed when circumstances warrant (i.e. emergencies, changes in
personnel or staffing, workload, rush jobs, or technical
developments). Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Maintains current
knowledge of surgical procedures and techniques. Ability to
identify and select instruments and equipment necessary for
surgical procedures and appropriately interpret information on
preference cards. Knowledge of current practice related to hand
hygiene, aseptic and sterile technique. Knowledge of current
practice of decontamination, high level disinfectant and
sterilization procedures. Demonstrates attention to detail by
ensuring that all documentation is legible, complete, accurate, and
factual. Maintains current knowledge of advances in operating room
trends. Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems
and objectives. Has knowledge of patient rights and strives to
improve patient outcomes by respecting each patient---s cultural,
psychosocial, and spiritual values. Knowledge of applicable
regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and
requirements. Possesses critical thinking skills. Demonstrates a
willingness to listen to others and openly expresses respect for
differing opinions. Demonstrates leadership, effective organizing,
and planning skills. Effective problem solving skills to include
data analysis and judgment to make effective decisions. Ability to
work with minimal supervision. High Impact Communication -
Effective oral and written communication skills Computer Skills ---
Knowledge and basic use of computer skills. Maintains high level of
confidentiality at all times. Ability to build trust and gain
respect through effective team leadership and participation skills.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Work hours are variable based
on patient care needs; Ability to sit and stand for prolong periods
of time, ability to walk, some bending, stooping and stretching;
Capability for overhead and low reaching activities; Requires
hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a
keyboard, photocopier, telephone, and occasional use of other
office equipment; Requires normal range of hearing/eyesight/voice
projection to record, prepare, and communicate appropriately;
Physical strength for equipment needs and patient care activities;
may require frequent lifting/moving up to 50 pounds and occasional
lifting/moving in excess of 50 pounds; Ability to move quickly in
response to patient needs; Ability to make constant/frequent
judgment/response to problem; Exposure to noisy equipment; Subject
to varying and unpredictable situations, high stress/pressure,
handles emergency or crisis situations, regular interaction with
emotional patients and/or family members; Work is performed in a
patient care setting and may involve exposure to infections,
communicable diseases and hazardous materials, radiation/laser,
waste gases and blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to water
and chemicals used in disinfection/sterilization process. Company
Specific: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and
wears appropriate identification while on duty. Maintains
confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to
assure patient and/or employee rights are protected. Reports to
work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding
notification of absence. Attends all mandatory in-services and
staff meetings. Represents the organization in a positive and
professional manner. Complies with all policies regarding ethical
business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of
the center. Consistently demonstrates Guest Relation---s skills to
patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other
individuals with whom they may come in contact. Complies with
relevant regulations and standards and policies governing safe
workplace environment (OSHA, etc).
Keywords: Family Hospital Systems, Round Rock , CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN, Healthcare , Round Rock, Texas
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