ASC Certified Surgical Technician - Allen - Spine Team Texas Management Company

The Certified Surgical Technician assists the surgical team during the entire operative process.

Understands and applies principles of asepsis.

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High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current Certification as a Surgical Technician

Graduate of an Operating Room Technician Program or equivalent education.

Current CPR certification

Preferred experience in OR, or Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational ability.

Possess the ability to plan and execute work projects.

Possess the ability to work productively, either independently or with other individuals.

Proficient in communicating in the English language both written and verbally.

Minimum experience of 2 years of scrub experience.

Experience working in spine/neuro a must.

Spine Team Texas Attributes

In order for Spine Team Texas to meet the goals expressed through the company mission statement, it is imperative that all employees possess the following attributes:

Knowledge – The blending of job related education, skills and experience.

Quantity – Level of satisfactory output generated in position per unit time.

Accuracy – Absence of errors.

Judgment – Capacity to make reasonable decisions.

Innovation – Imagination and creativity used to better position.

Appearance & Habits – Personal habits, grooming, uniform / clothing.

Orderliness – Organization of the individual’s work and work area.

Courtesy – Respect for feelings of others. Politeness on the job.

Cooperation – Willingness to help others accomplish their objectives.

Initiative – Voluntarily starting projects. Attempting non-routine jobs and tasks.

Reliability – Dependability and trustworthiness.

Perseverance – Steadfast pursuit of job objectives when faced with unexpected obstacles.

Stability – Even temperament. Acceptance of unavoidable tension and pressure.

Alertness – Ability to quickly understand new information and situations.

Professionalism – Professional actions, communications and attitude.

Team work – Ability to work in a team for the betterment of staff, patients, and the Company.

Observance – Observance of Company policies and procedures.

Attendance – Consistent adherence to work schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

Prepares the autoclaves, operating rooms, and the work rooms at the beginning of each day.

Monitors autoclaves daily – biological and steam penetration testing. Completes appropriate documentation on all sterilization processes.

Cleans autoclaves as assigned according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Damp dusts all surfaces daily; damp dusts all flat surfaces and lights in the operating rooms prior to opening sterile packs.

Assists with the preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures

Assists with gowning and gloving members of the surgical team.

Assists with the care, preparation, maintenance and after-care of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment.

Knows and practices the principles and techniques of sterile technique.

Handles specimens in accordance with procedures.

Participates in sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating nurse.

Removes drapes at the end of procedures, cleanses the patient of prep solution and applies dressing as needed.

Respects patient’s privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual responsibility.

Demonstrates ability to respond to patient care and operating room needs in an emergency situation.

Assists with room turnovers.

Cleans instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area for storage or processing

Assists with housekeeping duties as necessary to provide a safe environment.

Demonstrates the ability to understand and use various types of equipment used to clean and/or sterilize instrumentation.

Participates in the QI process.

Cross Trains in Pre-Op and Recovery areas and provides coverage in those areas as needed.

Performs other duties as may be appropriately required or assigned.

Provides clinical skills necessary to provide quality care according to patient’s age and stage of growth and development:

JOB COMPLEXITY, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge in fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, sterilization procedures, aseptic technique and maintenance and care of equipment. Must have basic knowledge of surgical procedures, needs of the surgical team and use of supplies and equipment needed for each procedure.

COMPETENCY / SKILLS REVIEW: satisfactorily complete all mandatory training and competencies.

TEAM WORK:

Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care

Interacts with professional staff, patients, families, visitors, fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional facility environment

Diffuses/resolves conflict by appropriately communicating with those involved.

ATTENDANCE: Excellent attendance required - willing to work extra hours as needed

MACHINES / EQUIPMENT USED: All operating room instrumentation, video equipment, power equipment, laser and smoke evacuators, microscopes, OR beds, sterilization equipment, clinical equipment used for patient care, including, but not limited to suction equipment, stretchers, blanket and fluid warmers. Office equipment, i.e. computers, copy machines, telephones, public address system, postage machine and fax machine

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Works in well-lighted and ventilated climate controlled environment with complicated equipment, some equipment with moving mechanical parts.

May be exposed to patients who have communicable diseases. With proper techniques, this risk should be minimized.

May have occasional exposure to blood borne and airborne disease pathogens. With proper techniques, this risk should be minimized.

Risk of radiation exposure with radiology.

May be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals

Quiet to moderate noise levels. Must be able to hear alarms on equipment, patient call – alarms, patient – calls, overhead pages and instructions from physicians or staff.

May be exposed to anesthetic gases/agents, fumes or airborne particles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires extensive mobility: walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.

Pushing, pulling, and lifting of equipment and/or patients

Requires mental alertness and accuracy for decision making.

Requires ability to speak, hear, and to identify and distinguish colors

Use of hands to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel fine sensation to discern temperature, texture, size and shape.

Repetitive motion required for extensive use of computers.

Good visual acuity

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Customer Service

All Spine Team Texas employees are required to maintain the highest level of customer service at all times. Employees must always speak in a kind, courteous and professional manner when dealing with a patient/customer or co-worker. Employees are required to fulfill the Spine Team Texas mission of “Offering an Unparalleled Patient Experience!” All employees must exhibit a spirit of cooperation and positive attitude. Professionalism is to be maintained at all times.

Team Concept:

Spine Team Texas was founded on a team concept approach. To build and enhance the team, each employee must contribute positive interaction, promote value and be a “team-player” not only for their unit or department, but for Spine Team Texas as a whole.