Surgical Technologist Trainee

Summary:

Under the supervision of a RN circulator preceptor and Leadership the trainee functions as a member of the Surgical Team to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for the surgical patient and to assist the surgical team during operative procedures. Provides care for patients of all ages including infant child adolescent adult and geriatric.

Responsibilities:

Under direct supervision functions in the surgical scrub role:

� Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in instrumentation equipment and surgical supplies.

� Oversees and maintains the sterility of the surgical field and back table.

� Demonstrates proper preparation and passing of needles sutures surgical drains medications and hemostatic agents in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

� Anticipates the surgeon�s needs.

� Demonstrates proficiency in the scrub role.

Consistently participates in the Universal Protocol (Debriefing Time-out De-briefing).

Participates in counting instruments sharps and sponges according to hospital policy.

Assures all sharps from back table are disposed of properly in biohazard sharp receptacles.

Assists with the optimum utilization of resources including OR time by:

� Using physician preference cards

� Anticipating needs of the team

� Prepares operating room and supplies for subsequent cases.

� Selecting equipment and supplies in an organized and timely manner

� Uses supplies in a cost-effective manner

Demonstrates knowledge of AORN standards of asepsis including but not limited to:

� Surgical scrubbing donning of gowns and gloves

� Creating and maintaining surgical field(s).

� Attentiveness to contamination possibilities responding appropriately when it occurs

Demonstrates knowledge of Retained Surgical Items/Surgical Counts protocol.

Demonstrates competency in preparing and utilizing equipment including but not limited to:

� OR tables

� Harmonic scalpel

� Lasers

� Suction devices

� Hydrothermablation machines

� Tourniquets

� Generators

� All powered instruments

� Drills

� Saws

Maintains a safe environment for patients physicians and other surgical services staff.

Assists in safely moving patients to and from the operating table.

Participates in the turnover of the operating room.

Participates in the maintenance and rotation of stock in the OR

Participates in maintaining the cleanliness of the operating room.

Demonstrates knowledge of the proper procedure for the breakdown of the sterile field and preparation of instruments for decontamination and return to Central Supply and Processing.

Maintains a positive professional relationship with peers patients patient families/caregivers and other colleagues.

Participates in lifelong learning through continuing education.

Participates in community activities.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED is required.

BLS Certification is required at completion of intern program and upon hire into surgical technologist position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Newport Hospital USA:RI:Newport

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union