Surg Tech - Contract

Surgical Techg I
Job Profile Summary
Job Description
Performs a variety of preparatory, scrubbing and related services necessary to provide patient service in the operating room. Assists with surgical cases in all specialty areas.
Major Responsibilities:
Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation of the Surgeons' needs; passing of instruments and/or supplies; holding of retractors, observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field).
Performs all types of procedures and maintains basic knowledge of a variety of procedures. Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans), operating the various types of equipment used during operating room procedures, and returning equipment post procedure.
Functions as a Second Assistant as necessary.
Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies.
Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability. This includes checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Education Required:
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
Experience Required:
No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures.
Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the operating room.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer proficiency.
Certification Addendurn
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment.
Must be able to:
lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to:
push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
Exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids.
Must have functional sight and hearing.
Required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing the duties of the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.


CUSTOM FIELDS

Primary Home Unit

135016470100-AMC Burlington - Surgery Center-Central Wisconsin

SimpliFi Job Status

Shift

8hr Day Shift (40)

Shift Information

630-1500

SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No

YES

On Call, Call Back Requirements

Required starting Friday-Sunday, Every 6th weekend; Friday afternoon-Monday morning 1 night a week Response time is 30 minutes

Weekend Rotation

for on call

Holiday Requirements

as needed by unit

Floating Requirements

Will Float to 2 other sites: Southern Lakes, Lakeland, Will get a schedule every week to show where they will float to that week

Patient Service Area (PSA) DNU

Central Wisconsin

JOB SUMMARY

Burlington - Surg Center

JOB DESCRIPTION

Burlington - Surg Center

About Facility

o 123 bed facility

o Trauma level III

o No NICU level

o Primary Stroke Center

o 252 McHenry St, Burlington, WI 53105

o Covid vaccine required

General Information

o Beds: 3 ORs

o Experience? 2 years

o First-time traveler? Yes

Patient Types:

o Inpatient, outpatient, ER

o General, GYN, ENT, Urology, Ortho, Podiatry, Vascular

o Pediatrics are seen with ENT; peds are usually done once per week (5-10% of case load); experience with peds preferred

Required Certifications:

o RN: ACLS, BLS

o CST: BLS, CST

Skills required

o RN: must be able to circulate, able to make critical, independent decisions, able to collaborate with others, multi-tasking, able to recognize situational changes that require unanticipated interventions.

o CST: knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques, knowledge of various types of surgical equipment

Support on the Unit:

o Charge Nurse does not take assignment

o Surgeon there during the day/on call after cases are through

o Anesthesia there for cases/on call after cases

o Surgery scheduler during the day

o OR aid works as secretary

Charting System/Equipment:

o EPIC required

o Pyxis

o Alaris

Floating:

o Will Float to 2 other sites:

Southern Lakes

Lakeland

Will get a schedule every week to show where they will float to that week

Orientation:

o 1-3 shift based on comfort

Scheduling:

o Can we approve time off? Go through manager

o Holidays: 1 Summer, 1 Winter

o On Call RN & CST

Every 6 ^th weekend, Friday afternoon-Monday morning

1 night a week

Response time is 30 minutes

Other notes or things you want us to check/verify?

Scrub Color: Procedural, provided