Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Murfreesboro , TN 37130
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Name
Certified Surgical Tech
Department
Surgicenter
Location
Garrison
Policy Description and Purpose: Managing patient care involves a team of clinical and nonclinical staff interacting with patients and working to achieve patient-centered care. Job descriptions and responsibilities of the care team emphasize a team-based approach to patient care and promote training of team members to meet the highest level of function allowed by state law.
Procedure: The job description and responsibilities are defined for the Surgicenter department at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic below:
Job Title
Certified Surgical Tech
Purpose of Job
Responsible for reprocessing surgical instruments in a sterile manner and packaging appropriately for use.
Qualifications
High school diploma. Central Sterile Tech/Scrub Tech Certification preferred.
Prefer one (1) year experience in a central sterile department.
BLS is required within six (6) months of hire.
Knowledge of operating room policies and procedures.
Knowledge of OSHA, AAMI, and AORN Standards and Recommended Practices for Sterilization and Disinfection.
Knowledge of surgical equipment and instruments.
Skilled in instrument and equipment maintenance by effectively checking instruments, autoclaves and supplies and stocking/repairing as appropriate.
Primary Responsibilities
Supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Follows established protocols to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors.
Cleans instruments by hand after surgical procedures are completed to prepare them for sterilization in the autoclave.
Follows established protocols for preparing, using, and disposing of cleaning chemicals.
Packages (i.e. wraps, places in container, etc.) instruments in appropriate manner to be placed in the autoclave or Sterrad.
Places sterilized instruments in sterile supply room in appropriate area to be pulled for future cases.
Communicates supply and equipment repairs to appropriate personnel.
Maintains accurate documentation on policies, procedures and sterilization records as recommended by AAMI Standards.
Performs miscellaneous tasks and errands, i.e. transport labs/specimens to other facilities, time will be compensated when applicable.
Demonstrates current competencies applicable to the position.
Organizes and prioritizes tasks efficiently.
Interacts effectively with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, and patients.
Communicates pertinent information and suggestions to team leader.
Prioritizes tasks by importance and demand.
Follows employee handbook guidelines in regards to sick time, vacation, and dress code.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Primarily operating room setting. Frequent contact with diverse individuals
Exposure to infection, bodily fluids, sharp instruments
Variety of standing, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, twisting
Must be able to stand 6-8 hours/day
Hand and eye coordination
Manual and finger dexterity
Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
Requires occasional lifting/carrying/moving of equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds
Frequent stress from need to turn over some instruments in a rapid succession
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve
MMC Vision, Mission, and Values
Our vision is to be a leading contributor to community health through participation in programs that promote wellness, facilitate diagnosis, and enhance treatment of disease.
Our mission is to foster continuous improvement in community health through the delivery of quality, accessible medical and surgical care in a cost-effective manner to the residents of Middle Tennessee.
Our values guide our actions as we strive to carry out our mission.
A progressive approach to advances in medicine and changes in the health care delivery system
Responsive to patient and community needs
Collaborative with other physicians, hospitals, allied health providers and the community in improving health care
Professional, ethical and socially responsible
Team-oriented management and leadership
A positive, open and responsive work setting
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Employment Indicator Apprenticeship
Job Start Date Monday, May 6, 2024
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Murfreesboro Medical Clinic