SURG TECHNOLOGIST-CERT 3N

General Purpose of Job:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting surgeons, anesthesiologist, and nurses in the care of patients in the operating room.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Maintains knowledge and practice of aseptic technique.
• Assist the circulating nurse in the preparation of surgical procedure and during turnovers between procedures.
• Prepares sterile field for surgical procedures, ensuring proper instruments and supplies are available for use.
• During the surgical procedure: 1) Anticipates needs for surgeon and the passing of instruments and supplies, 2) Obtains counts with circulating nurse. 3) Cares for specimens according to procedure, 4) Maintains proper care of instruments/supplies when procedure is finished, and 5) Functions as second assisting technologist, the second assisting surgical technologist assists the surgeon and/or first assistant during the operative procedure by carrying out technical tasks. This function does not suture, clamp, dissect and/or insert probes or other instruments into a body cavity.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and environmental safety.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends in surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Maintains standards by participating in in-services, committees and ect.
• Functions as preceptor to new caregivers and students.
• Labor & Delivery Essential Duties:
• Maintains and prepares surgical and delivery suites with appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Assists the surgical team with surgeries/deliveries by demonstrating knowledge of sterile technique and anticipating needs in accordance with specific unit policies and procedures.
• Assists in maintaining equipment, supplies, and environment in Labor and Delivery Unit.
• Transports and processes instruments, equipments, and specimens as necessary.
• Participates as a preceptor of new associates.
• Promotes self-development by participating in in-services, committees, etc., in accordance with hospital and unit policies.
• Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow Health System's Customer Service Behavioral Standards of Performance, by respecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of those we serve.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider, and organizational confidentiality and HIPAA Security procedures and protocols as defined under the HIPAA Privacy and Security Procedures.
• Follows established HIPAA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information.
• Maintains and protects patients rights under the HIPAA Privacy standards.:
• Setting up birthing rooms using sterile technique.
• Transporting patients.
• Assisting the nursing staff, Patient Care Technicians, Patient Care Assisstants, and Health Unit Coordinator as appropriate.