Surgical Technl II

About this Job: General Summary of Position
Performs a variety of technical duties to assist with surgery. Provides expert services in at least one specialty area. Assists with precepting of staff and students.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Anticipates sequential needs of the surgeon/physician during the procedure.
• Assists with case preparation following preference card guidelines.
• Collaborates with Resource Nurse and Perioperative Educator on the development and provision of competency- based orientation. Precepts staff and students.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Ensures that equipment is functioning properly. Immediately identifies and troubleshoots equipment problems within specialty area and/or notifies appropriate personnel.
• Functions as a technical resource person by providing information relating to instruments and equipment and assists in planning and maintenance of the equipment particularly in area of expertise.
• Functions as assistant during procedures performing specified activities under the direct supervision of the surgeon/physician.
• Identifies and handles specimens appropriately.
• In conjunction with other team members may provide one in-service per year in related specialty area.
• Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required. Serves as a contributing member on unit-based committees.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs indirect patient care activities such as patient transportation as needed.
• Provides comfort and support for patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient's care and privacy.
• Responds to questions from patient families and significant others in a prompt courteous positive and knowledgeable manner and/or refers to appropriate personnel.
• Minimal Qualifications
  Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required and
  • graduation from a school of surgical technology or hospital-based program required
  • One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
  Experience
  • 1-2 years Surgical technologist experience required
  • One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
  Licenses and Certifications
  • Must maintain 6 Continuing Education Credits per year. within 180 Days required and
  • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
  • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. and
  • CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification preferred
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Competency in case procedure preparation and completion in all services.
  • Expert in at least one specialty surgical service.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.
  This position has a hiring range of : USD $29.73 - USD $53.49 /Hr.