- Open sterile supplies and prepare for each operative procedure. Whenever possible, remove instrument containers before the Patient enters the room.
- Compile and make available all necessary supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepare surgical trays, instruments, equipment, and supplies as directed before and during procedures.
- Assist the surgeons during procedure according to prescribed standards. Assist and anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
- Set up table, instruments and supplies according to the type of procedure. Double-check instrument sterility and verify with circulator.
- Establish "safe zone" to avoid sharps injuries and communicate to team. Actively participate in timeouts.
- Maintain correct count of sponges and needles as directed.
- Maintain aseptic technique at all times as dictated by accepted standards.
- Assist in maintenance and care of specimens as directed.
- Assist in application of dressings, casts, and in moving patients as directed.
- Help to clean and maintain rooms, equipment, and furniture according to prescribed procedures.
- Assist with emergency procedures as directed.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, and is able to identify and categorize each patient's age-specific grouping of needs.
- Work in or assist with Sterile Processing department as needed.
- Adherent to current standards of practice/infection control as developed by agency standards.
- Responsible for the proper cleaning and sterilization of individual instruments/sets per manufacturer recommendations.
- Maintain and update instrument sets and reusable sterile supply lists.
- Ensure all loaner instruments/sets are properly identified and cared for and are returned to the proper institution/vendor in clean and/or sterile condition.
- Perform semi-annual physical inventories on instrumentation.
- Immediately remove any damaged instrumentation from service, and communicates such with appropriate individuals.
- Maintain all autoclaves, washer-decontaminators, Sterrad and Steris load documentation.
- Participates in cleaning and upkeep of washers and autoclaves.
- Monitor and document all biological testing for autoclaves and Sterrad machine.
- Immediately report any discrepancies or positive results in required testing to the appropriate individual.
- Assist in maintaining prescribed levels of sterile and non-sterile supplies for the operating room, as assigned.
- Participate in preparation of the next day case cart supplies in a timely manner.
- Participate in timely delivery of instruments/supplies for in-progress cases as needed.
- May assist in the transport of instruments from the operating room to dirty utility room in a timely manner to assure all instruments are cleaned and sterilized before the day they are needed.
- May assist in the turnover of operating rooms, as needed.
- Maintain current knowledge of all policies and procedures.
- Uses appropriate PPE at all times.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Uses appropriate use of PPE for patient care and other settings where required.
- Be an active participant in committees (i.e. Safety Committee, Infection Control).
- Participate in orienting new staff.
- Maintain regular work attendance and punctuality.
- Understand hazard risk and demonstrate complete understating of established emergency procedures for the Surgery Center.
- Reports incidences or issues through chain of command and maintains confidentiality. Complete all employee/patient incident documentation in a thorough and timely manner.
- Assist/floats to other departments as needed.
- Follows rights of medication administration, appropriately signs out medications.
- Employees will not be discourteous or disrespectful to a customer or any member of the public while in the course and scope of company business.
- Work in a cooperative manner with management/supervision, coworkers, patients and vendors.
- Abide by company policies.
- Demonstrate competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Description
At The Portland Clinic our mission is to be a trusted community collaborating to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.
Join our team and let us work together to offer a welcoming, inclusive environment for our patients and the communities we serve.
JOB TITLE: ASC Surgical Technologist
SUPERVISOR: Director of Day Surgery
HOURS PER WEEK: 40hr/wk
DEPARTMENT:
Day Surgery
HIRING BONUS:
$1,000 after 90 days
The following information is designed to outline the essential functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Assists the surgeon by providing and controlling the sterile instruments, supplies and equipment required during surgical intervention. Assure instruments and supplies are cleaned, sterilized and available when needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
TPC123
EDUCATION/
LICENSES REQUIRED:
High School diploma or equivalent
Graduation from a Scrub Technician training program and certification through either the state, NCCT, or NBSTSA, or, have practiced surgical technology during at least two of the three years immediately preceding January 1, 2017 in a health care facility in Oregon or in another state or as an employee of an agency or institution of the federal government and every two years completes 16 hours of continuing education approved by the authority.
Current CPR/BLS certificationEXPERIENCE/
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:
Previous Surgical Tech experience
Basic understanding of infection control
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work flow
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and to work under pressure
Compassionate, patient and tactful
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and staff
Proactive, independent, and accountable
Proficient computer skills
Values team success
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (Benefits eligibility begins at 20hrs/wk):
401k plan with Employer Matching up to 4.5% annually
Roth IRA
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Company provided $10K Group Life/AD&D insurance
Voluntary benefits:
Life/AD&D, Dependent Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Disability
4.92 hours of PTO accrual per pay period (PTO accrual is prorated based upon FTE)
One paid Wellness day per year
Seven paid holidays, and 1 partially paid holiday (mid-day closure)
Employee Assistant Program
