- Utilizing strict aseptic technique, opens sterile packs, instruments, and supplies for operating room procedures. Secures and prioritizes equipment needs for procedures. Assembles and checks functionality of suction system.
- Completes casecart/c-locker requirements by adding supplies/instruments stored in the O.R., referring to the preference card, and documenting as appropriate.
- Cleans, assembles, and labels instruments for sterilization.
- Operates flash sterilizer according to procedure observing protocols for quality assurance.
- Cleans operating rooms and equipment following operative procedures.
- Transports specimens, supplies and equipment as directed.
- Transports patients to and from the operating room, monitoring same for untoward reactions. Responds to patient needs within scope of preparation and training. Reports other observations or needs to appropriate caregivers. Assists with transportation of patients with cardio monitors and/or ventilators.
- Provides relief coverage for clerical or custodial staff, involving the operation of telephone, computer and floor wet vacuum, as well as key communication in emergency situations.
- Prepares specialty supplies such as sub packs, eye packs, cast supplies, breathing tubes, positional aides, etc.
- Maintains appropriate levels of supplies in the operating rooms, rotating stock and checking for outdates.
- Acts as a teacher of his/her own job duties and responsibilities in staff orientation and development.
- Practices within OSHA guidelines, e.g. body substance isolation.
- Maintains the work area, hospital facilities and equipment to reduce potential patient/associate injury or unsatisfactory patient outcome.
- Observes hospital/department/work unit policies, procedures, rules and standards.
- Demonstrates good customer/supplier relations.
- Completes mandatory in-service requirements.
- Performs direct patient care activities within the scope of his/her preparation and training, including but not limited to taking vital signs; patient positioning, feeding and dressing; and discontinuing of intravenous infusions.
- Performs routine housekeeping chores, including but not limited to trash/soiled linen disposal, damp dusting, wiping down cupboard/cart shelving, sterilizer/washers interiors/exteriors, countertops or work surfaces.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
- Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
- Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Health System.
- Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
- Actively participates in staff and in-service meetings.
- Reports shortages of supplies to appropriate personnel.
- Performs related duties as required.
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Surgical Instrument Tech - Ann Arbor, United States - Trinity Health
Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Surgical Instrument Technologist
Full-time, 40 hours/ week
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Rotating weekends required:
weekend coverage will be between 6am-8pm
No on-call
GENERAL SUMMARY
Assists in providing an environment for quality patient care by cleaning, organizing, and preparing sterile operating rooms between surgical procedures, processing surgical instruments for flash and terminal sterilization, and maintaining room stock levels of essential supplies.
Engages in direct patient care within the scope of preparation and training, including, but not limited to transportation of patients to and from the operation room.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE
Education:
High School diploma or GED required. Requires basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic.
Experience:
Six months healthcare work experience or education
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPPLEMENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE
Education:
Requires basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic.
Experience:
Six months healthcare work experience preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 50% of work time.
Ability to prioritize multiple required tasks.
Ability to work and communicate with others, even in stressful situations, with diplomacy and tact.
Ability to see, hear and speak.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, stoop, and walk briskly.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds several times during shift.
Ability to share in lifting patients up to 250 pounds on occasion.
Ability to grasp or grip repeatedly during shift.
Ability to push/pull carts/stretchers with patients/equipment up to 250 pounds with assistance.
Ability to push/pull carts up to 150 pounds independently.
Basic problem solving skills.
Mechanical ability required to disassemble/reassemble instruments and equipment, and operate flash sterilizers.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Patient care environment with exposure to chemical odors, fumes, cleaning solvents and the like.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision is received from the Clinical Nurse Manager, Operating Room Services.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.
Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states.
Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.
We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
