SURGICAL TECHNICIAN | Day Shift | Surgery

Salina Regional Health Center

SURGICAL TECHNICIAN

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Assembles needed supplies/equipment before and during the surgical procedure while maintaining standards of care established for the patient scheduled for a surgical procedure. The surgical technician sets up the sterile field, assists with draping the patient, anticipates the surgeon's needs and hands sterile supplies and instruments to the surgeon and their assistant. Skillfully practices sterile technique. Assists the nurses in providing quality patient care, takes vital signs, transports patients, and helps the professional nurse with interventions.  The surgical tech interacts with other departments, performs cleaning, and restocks supplies under the direction of the professional nurses.  Takes assigned call.

POPULATION SERVED: Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
OSHA CATEGORY I

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

QUALITY
Demonstrates clinical competency based on population served by assisting the surgeon and anticipating needs during a surgical case for all specialty teams.
Demonstrates knowledge of policies/procedures through clinical practice by performing procedures safely, efficiently, and with technical skill.
Practices principles of surgical asepsis skillfully on all cases; adheres to safety measures related to laser, radiation, smoke plume.
Uses preference cards to prepare for case and updates it in collaboration with the team leader.
Maintains knowledge of surgical equipment, where it is stored, and how it is used; and knowledge of various types, sizes, and uses of sutures and needles.
Maintains an accurate account of sponges, sharps, instruments, and the amount of irrigation and medications used throughout the procedure as per established performance improvement protocol.
Prepares instruments/supplies for sterilization and operates autoclave and Steris; prepares wound dressings, drains, and wound closure material

ACCESS
Attends and constructively contributes to staff meetings and other hospital wide meetings as requested by manager.

STEWARDSHIP
Practices in accordance with accreditation/regulatory guidelines, policies and procedures, and SRHC Code of Ethical Conduct.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

PATIENT CENTERED
Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times.
Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

QUALITY
Expects excellence of self and others.
Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement.
Identifies and mitigates risk.

INTEGRITY
Is honest and ethical in all matters.
Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation within and across departments, understanding others perspectives and resolving conflict constructively.

TRUST
Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues.
Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change.

SUSTAINABILITY
Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION
None

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
None

REQUIRED REGISTRATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Applicable Resuscitation and other position-related certifications must be obtained within the timeframe established by SRHC policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 50 pounds
Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Manual dexterity and mobility
Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

WORKING CONDITIONS
Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne and/or infectious diseases
Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens
Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment
Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injury, illness, etc.)
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Subject to emergency or crisis situations
Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines
Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call)

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description.  I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate.  I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.