Surgical tech

Job DetailsJob Location

• Hickory
• Office -
• HICKORY,
• NC 28603Position
• Type: Full Time ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Philosophy o Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives o Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures o Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct o Conducts self as a positive role model and team member o Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties o Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities 2. Communication o Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers o Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner o Displays the ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction o Displays skill in oral and written communication techniques 3. Financial practices o Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices o Reports wasteful practices o Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements 4. Compliance program o Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted compliance program o Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures 5. Performance-improvement program o Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance-improvement program o Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures 6. Safety/risk-management program o Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities o Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person 7. Professional competence o Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences o Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff o Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations o Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities o Welcomes suggestions and recommendations 8. Duties o Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures o Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure o Arranges instruments according to given procedure o Confirms that instruments work properly o Maintains availability of instruments and supplies on the surgical field, to avoid delays o Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy o Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed o Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety o Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure o Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed o Assists to maintain and update instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards o Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician o Documents forms according to facility policies and procedures o Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status o Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure o Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards o Inspects equipment for proper working condition o Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures o Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure o Arranges instruments according to given procedure o Confirms that instruments work properly o Maintains availability of instruments and supplies on the surgical field, to avoid delays o Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy o Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed o Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety o Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure o Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed o Assists to maintain and update instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards o Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician o Documents forms according to facility policies and procedures o Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s statusQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS
• Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
• Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems REQUIREMENTS Required
• High school diploma or GED certification
• Completion of Surgical Scrub Technician course preferred
• Operating room surgical assisting experience, ophthalmic experience preferred
• Strong ethical and moral character references Preferred
• Two years’ previous operating room experience
• ASC experience JOB QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Timeliness
• Organization
• Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks DEPENDIBILITY
• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to meet deadlines PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods; ability to walk
• Capability for occasional overhead and low reaching
• Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities
• Visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient-care assessment activities
• Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs
• Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems
• Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills WORKING CONDITIONS (ENVIORMENTAL)
• Well-lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipment
• Category I: involves occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials CONTACTS
• Patients
• Patients’ family/significant others
• Physicians and physician office personnel
• Facility personnel
• Vendors
• Administration
• Medical director
• Governing body