Perioperative Surgical/ Endo Tech

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• Completion of OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship or

• Graduated from an accredited (CAAHEP) surgical technologist school or equivalent military training or 10+ years' experience as a Surgery Technician.

• High school diploma or GED

• BLS

• ST certification preferred.

• Must demonstrate basic critical thinking skills on their introductory team.

• Perform primary role independently.

• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate surgeon needs and communicates these with staff.

• Identify actual or potential emergency situations and intervene safely with assistance and/or supervision.

• Complete basic skills and competencies in 2-3 service lines as delineated in the Surgery Skill Competency Checklist.

• Independently scrub complex cases in 1-2 assigned service line specialties.

JOB SUMMARY

The Surgical Technologist and/or the Certified Surgical Technologist prepares the room and gathers supplies needed for surgical procedures; delivers instruments and supplies to the surgeon and other members of the surgical team intra operatively; may function as second assistant to the surgeon; assists in the proper decontamination of the room, supplies and instruments post operatively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following but not limited to:

The Surgical/ENDO Tech prepares the room and gathers supplies needed for surgical/endoscopy procedures; delivers instruments to the surgeon and other members of the surgical team. May function as second assistant to the surgeon; assists in the proper decontamination of the room, supplies and instruments post operatively/procedurally. Works to tech ENDO cases assisting surgeons with procedural cases, collecting specimens and troubleshooting equipment as needed. Is trained to decontaminate ENDO scopes and store properly.

• Assists with turnover of all rooms.

• Assists with patient transport.

• During critical situations, may act as liaison between family and Surgery staff.

Other duties may be assigned:

• Assist in SPD with as trained

• Notifies departments and representatives of surgical department needs working with the Clinical Lead/designee.

• Learning Administrative needs for department as needed

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Leadership

• Demonstrates continuous development of competent clinical skills, effective interpersonal relationships, and positive image. Recognized as a professional by colleagues as demonstrated by competent clinical skill. Actively participates in a shared governance committee.

• Communication

• Communicates with team members effectively and permits and resolves conflicts. Provides feedback to colleagues directly in a non-threatening relationship preserving fashion.

• Teamwork and Collaboration

• Functions as a team member by assisting colleagues. Treats mistakes by self and others as an opportunity for growth, creating a culture of safety. Sets a positive tone by treating others with care and respect. Demonstrates a willingness to be a team member and to work collaboratively and independently.

• Attendance

• Follows departmental and OhioHealth attendance policies.

• Patient Safety

• Follows all patient safety policies including Surgical Safety Checklist and Surgical Count. Maintains a safe patient care environment and equipment which minimizes risk, injury, and infection. Identifies actual or potential emergency situations and intervenes safely with assistance and/or supervision.

• Time Utilization

• Understands the principles of time management and seeks assistance when needed. Able to accomplish patient care priorities in a timely manner. Sets priorities for daily modality workflow.

• Education and Self Development

• Complete all mandatory hospital education. ST requires graduation from an accredited school. Must maintain certification and CEU requirements.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist school or equivalent military training, 10+ years' experience as a Surgical Tech. Understanding of procedure performed. Anticipate surgeon's needs. Have necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care. Monitor sterile field. Provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions. BLS and strong clinical knowledge of OR environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Behavioral Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Decision Making/Judgment

• Demonstrates the ability to secure and evaluate facts in making decisions and taking action and makes decisions in a timely manner; Makes good decisions when faced with new situations or incomplete information; Is able to effectively prioritize tasks; Approaches problems, challenges and new situations in an organized manner; Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in finding workable solutions and avoids recurring problems.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates the organization's cardinal value; to honor the dignity and worth of each individual; Relates to others in an honest, straightforward fashion and is professional verbally and non-verbally; Resolves conflict in a positive manner; Actively listens with a sincere attempt to understand and values different points of view; Respects the confidentiality of patient and employee information.

Teamwork

• Contributes to a climate where employees want to do their best and work together as a team; Accepts responsibility for establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with every member of the staff; Assists co-workers as needed; Displays a positive, cooperative team attitude and recognizes the achievement of others.

Change Management

• Is open to change and makes suggestions for change; Maintains a positive attitude regarding change.

Customer Service

• Treats patients and co-workers with respect and professionalism; Assists others in the department and throughout the hospital; Takes initiative in working to solve customer complaints; Displays a "can do" attitude.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates a commitment to cost effectiveness and sound business practices; Conserves resources whenever appropriate.

Initiative

• Recognizes and follows through with duties that need to be performed; Seeks out new assignments and assumes additional duties; Makes suggestions for improving procedures; Commits time and effort to hospital committees and community service; Participates in department in-service programs and takes responsibility for personal and professional growth.

Dependability/Reliability

• Reports to work in a regular and timely manner and is willing to make schedule adjustments related to changes in workload activity; Accepts delegation responsibly and can be relied upon to perform duties and complete assignments independently and in a reasonable time frame; Observes appropriate work breaks and meal periods; Attends mandatory meetings and in-services; Demonstrates commitment and responsibility.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to managers, physicians, employees, patients, families and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Excellent PC skills required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current CPR certification

Age Specific Competencies: Knowledge and application of growth and development principles; utilization of effective communication strategies; implementation of specific technical factors.

• Pediatric; newborn-12 years of age

• Adolescent; 12-18 years of age

• Adult; 18-65 years of age

• Older Adult; 65+ years of age

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Must be free of all unlawful substances and alcohol.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.