Surgical Technologist - Van Wert - OhioHealth

    OhioHealth
    OhioHealth Van Wert

    15 hours ago

    Description
    We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.


    We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide.

    We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more

    in our careers and in our communities.

    Job Description Summary:
    Part Time Casual position at Van Wert Hospital.

    The Surgical Technologist and/or the Certified Surgical Technologist prepares the room and gathers supplies needed for surgical procedures; delivers instruments and supplies to the surgeon and other members of the surgical team intra operatively; may function as second assistant to the surgeon; assists in the proper decontamination of the room, supplies and instruments post operatively.


    Responsibilities And Duties:
    40%

    Prepares for surgical cases by obtaining and preparing appropriate supplies, equipment and instruments, reviews surgeon's preferences to determine required items.

    Establishes and maintains a sterile field and presents instruments to the operating team. Delivers appropriate instruments/supplies utilizing proper principles of sterile technique. Acts as 2nd assistant to surgeon, performing duties related to draping and operative site exposure. Responsible for removal of all sharps and initials return card for verification. Can hold extremities. Assist with casting and splinting. Mixes medications on the sterile field once verification by a registered nurse has occurred.

    Assist with positioning, can fix specimens in formalin (annual competency required), assists circulator in proper care and handling of surgical specimens.

    Can wash and thaw grafts, can hold a stapler while surgeon fires it, can operate skin stapler for the purpose of wound approximation and can assist with the dislocation of joints if yearly competency is accomplished.

    Can cut suture material as directed by and under the supervision of a surgeon, Can apply ESU to clamps or forceps for hemostasis under the direct supervision of the surgeon, can assist anesthesia if yearly competency is accomplished, Can assist with patient skin prep if yearly competency is accomplished, Can change out camera and robotic instruments during endoscopic procedures under the direct supervision of the surgeon, Can manipulate the uterus during robotic cases under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

    40%

    Equipment and Supply Maintenance:
    Assists in post-procedure cleaning of the OR/equipment, returns equipment/supplies to proper areas; assists in room re-stocking.

    May run dart/biologics for sterilizers (annual competency required), reports any damaged equipment appropriately, mops floor between cases, and ensures that all equipment cords are not frayed and free from cuts as well as other duties as assigned.

    20%

    Unit Operations:

    Participates in unit operations to contribute to efficiency of department, effective communication, quality care, personal growth as well as development, training, and orientation of new personnel.

    Maintains all annual unit specific competencies, ACE and PAR requirements. Will mentor new associates.


    CAN DO:
    Can mix medications on the sterile field, following verification with an RN. Can deliver medications to the sterile field if an RN is in scrub role. Can run dart / biologics for sterilizers if annual competency has been met. Can sterilize instrumentation if annual competency has been met Can assist with positioning. Can hold extremities. Can check next case cart. Can perform room turnover and set-up for subsequent cases. Can assist with casting and splint application/removal. Can participate in verification of specimen and specimen labeling with Surgery team. Can fix specimens in formalin as long as annual competency has been met. Can wash or thaw grafts. Can assist RN circulator under direct supervision. Can hold a stapler while the surgeon fires it. Can cut suture material as directed by and under the supervision of a surgeon. Can operate the skin stapler for the
    purpose of wound approximation. Can assist in the dislocation of joints as long as annual competency has been met.


    CANNOT DO:
    Cannot inject or administer medications, dye and blood product. Cannot set up IVs. Cannot desiccate tissue. Cannot suture. Cannot tie suture. Cannot use or activate cautery. Cannot operate ESU. Cannot perform anything invasive. Cannot prep patient. Cannot access Pyxis for controlled substances. Cannot complete documentation for the legal medical record. Cannot manipulate or alter grafts. Cannot assist anesthesia with airway management and placement of invasive lines. Cannot mark surgical site.


    Minimum Qualifications:
    High School or GED
    BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association


    Additional Job Description:

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education and/or Experience
    Completion of OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship or

    Graduated from an accredited (CAAHEP) surgical technologist school or equivalent military training or 10+ years experience as a Surgery Technician.

    High school diploma or GED

    BLS
    ST certification preferred
    Must demonstrate basic critical thinking skills on their introductory team
    Perform primary role independently
    Demonstrate the ability to anticipate surgeon needs and communicates these with staff
    Identify actual or potential emergency situations and intervene safely with assistance and/or supervision
    Complete basic skills and competencies in 2-3 service lines as delineated in the Surgery Skill Competency Checklist.
    Independently scrub complex cases in 1-2 assigned service line specialties.

    Work Shift:
    Day


    Scheduled Weekly Hours :
    As Needed
    Department
    Surgery Main Join us
    ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
    ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
    ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.

    OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

    Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
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