Surgical Instrument Tech - Contingent

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Busy 3 orthopedic OR rooms in OSC. Turn overs and efficiencies are improved when this staff person (contingent) is there and working. If he is not there, RN's and or ST's are assigned which pulls away from direct patient care and support.

Required Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six months healthcare work experience preferred

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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, associates, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health System.
• Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMHS.
• 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.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY HEALTH

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits effective Day One!
• No waiting periods
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement