Surgical Tech-Certified - Savannah, United States - Hardin Medical Center

Description

FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly


JOB SUMMARY

To perform surgical technologists work in hospital. To deliver patient care and assume appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery. Will assist the surgeon and surgical nurse in preparing for and performing surgeries.


Reporting Structure:
Reports to the Department Nurse Director


MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

High School diploma or GED Required. Graduate of a surgical technologist program is required or graduate of an LPN program with surgical experience.


Work Experience

Must have two (2) years Surgical Technologist with Operating room experience required


License/Certification

Tennessee Certified Surgical Technologist Certification required

Current f Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross.


CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission, Vision

Core Values

Standards of Conduct

AIDET/Organizational Expectations

Safety

Quality

Flexibility

Customer Service

Diversity and Inclusion

Finance

Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient

Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient

Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols

Biohazard Waste

CC Hand Hygiene


JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

Department Specific Specialty Area

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to Multi-task
Computer literacy
Adequate typing skills
Knowledge of Medical Terminology


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares the operating room with the proper instruments for the procedure,

Assists in preparing patients for surgery.

Monitors the patient vitals, and passes surgical tools and supplies to the surgeon during the operation. Keeps count of the sponges and equipment used to make sure nothing is left in the open wound.

Assists in the transfer patients to recovery,

Cleans clean and stocks the operating room for the next procedure.


OTHER DUTIES

Performs other required duties and special projects as assigned


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to work flexible hours

Ability to meet departmental on call requirements

Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases

Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations

May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary

Transferring, repositioning patients.

Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.

Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.

Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.


PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Activity

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34% to 66%)

Continuously (67% to 100%)

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Bending

X

Squatting

X

Climbing

X

Kneeling

X

Twisting

X

Lifting

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X

I, (Print Name) have received a copy of this job description.

The following signature indicates that I have read and understand all aspects of the job description, and I assert that I am not aware of any reason that would prevent me from performing all job responsibilities under the conditions described.

Further, my signature indicates that, upon accepting employment at HMC, I agree to perform the job duties as listed in this job description and all other duties as required.

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