Surgical Technician - TOSH In-House Agency

The In-House Agency ST Program offers PRN employment for 13-week intervals. Participants must work 36 hours/week for 13 weeks.

The Surgical Technician will assemble supplies for surgical procedures, set up and maintain the sterile field, pass surgical instruments, and assist in room preparation. This professional nursing role will require the ability to coordinate care for the surgical case with the surgeon, nurses, and other members of the team to provide an optimal outcome for the patient and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. Requires the ability to effectively communicate.

Responsibilities

• Ensures availability of appropriate instrumentation, supplies and equipment for assigned cases.
• Ensures that the room has been prepared for the upcoming cases, with appropriate equipment available and ready for surgical use.
• Ensures that the instruments are cleaned, arranged and transported to the soiled workroom according to department policy; independently assists with instrument reprocessing tasks when assigned cases are completed and time permits.
• Ensures that the operating rooms are case-ready for the following day's cases.
• Exhibits practical knowledge of OR equipment including maintenance and safety aspects.
• Utilizes available communication tools; demonstrates teamwork by offering assistance to other team members.
• Shares knowledge, information and expertise with other staff; attends departmental in-services and other educational offerings.
• Consistently demonstrates new knowledge and skills through incorporation into actual clinical practice.
• Willing to learn new techniques.
• With any other duties assigned.

Customer Service

• Interacts with, and assists, the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Assists internal and external stakeholders, as needed, with exceptional customer service.

Physical Requirements

• Stand: Frequently
• Sit: Occasionally
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Occasionally
• Lift and carry weight: 25+ lbs.
• Push and pull weight: 25+ lbs.
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
• Talk: Frequently
• Hear: Continuously
• Taste or smell: Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, and think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment. Noise Level: Moderate. Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Near visual acuity. Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools.