Certified Surgical Tech- Trauma, OR Spec

About the role

Provides technical services under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician. Under direction of specialty Team Leader, oversees technical aspects of specialty service (s) including composition of instrument sets, supply trials, and ensures that all needed items are available for scheduled procedures. Demonstrate knowledge and execute AORN standards and recommendations. Serves as mentor for operating room technicians on service, helping to build a high level of technical expertise among team members. Provides input to Team Leader for performance appraisals of team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse
• Pull cases according to doctor preference cards
• Maintain and prepare sterile field
• Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures
• Anticipate needs of surgeon
• Meet or exceed surgeon's expectations for all Procedures to include Ortho and Neuro and more
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, etc.
• Develop an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses
• Provide for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team
• Implement the plan in a safe and timely manner
• Document implementation and include changes or omissions of the identified plan
• Consult with healthcare providers and make referrals as appropriate
• Utilize appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan
• Treat patients and families with compassion and implement plan of care
• Base care decisions on plan of care
• Monitor and document patient response
• Establish rapport with clients
• Adapt communication style, listen and respond to patient needs
• Recognize age-specific responses to treatment
• Provide effective interventions
• Respect patients confidentiality and privacy
• Support social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families
• Manage difficult or emotional patient situations

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program Required

Skills & experience

• 1+ years Ortho Neuro Experience Preferred
• Accredited Surgical Technologist Program Preferred

Additional duties

• Adhere to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Perform other duties as required and complete all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintain current Knowledge in present areas of responsibility to include any specialty certification requirements (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time
• Demonstrate competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
• For non-clinical areas, have attended training and demonstrate usage of age-specific customer service skills
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate