Surgical Technician

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

PATIENT CARE SERVICES

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

JOB OVERVIEW: A primary function of the surgical technologist is as the ";scrub person"; in the surgical suite and other clinical areas.

ROLE: See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Surgical Services

RESPONSIBLE TO: Patient Care Manager or Designee

PREREQUISITES:

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, with recent experience in an acute care facility or equivalent training.

• Current registration to practice as a surgical technologist in the State of Washington.

• Certification preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Capable of comprehending, executing, acting, and directing independently.

• Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.

• Neat and well-groomed appearance.

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all ages served.

• Demonstrates ability to actively participate and apply the Valley Values in daily work.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING

CONDITIONS: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical

Support Partner

B: Unique Job Functions:

• Assures that surgical procedures/preference cards that enumerate surgeon''s preferences are current and followed.
• Assures physical preparation of clinical area, i.e., place furniture.
• Prepares specimens for sending to Pathology. Transports specimens as necessary per protocol.
• Establishes and maintains sterile field.
• Prepares instruments for use as necessary.
• Assists in room turnover and set up in a timely manner.
• Familiar with autoclave use.
• Coordinates stocking with staff members.
• Observes Surgical Services Department dress code and wears identification badge.
• Complies with attendance and tardiness standards.
• Verifies exposure to a sterilization process and integrity of sterile packaging. Opens supplies aseptically.
• Prepares and knows the specific uses of all needed equipment and supplies, including solutions and drugs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of:

Generic Unit Structure Standards

• Unit Specific Process Standards

• Patient Care Resources/References

• Follow chain of command for unresolved issues.

• Successfully completes annual competency testing.

• Performance reflects knowledge of Association of Surgical Technologists Standards of Practice.

Job Qualifications:

PREREQUISITES:

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, with recent experience in an acute care facility or equivalent training.

• Current registration to practice as a surgical technologist in the State of Washington.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Capable of comprehending, executing, acting, and directing independently.

• Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.

• Neat and well-groomed appearance.

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all ages served.

• Demonstrates ability to actively participate and apply the Valley Values in daily work.