OR Surgical Technologist - Open Heart - Full Time - Days 7a.m.-7:30p.m. - First Connect

Job Description:

Mon-Friday, Call is typically 2-3 times a week, weekend call can be every 3rd weekend.

Job
Summary

A surgery technician provides
assistance in the operating room. These individuals work under the supervision
of surgeons, anesthesiologist and nurses. They care for patients during the
surgical /procedure. Surgery technicians can work in ambulatory (River View,
Pavilion) or the hospital setting (Main OR). The surgery technician plans,
implements, evaluates patient care along with other team members. They accept responsibility for collaboration with
co-workers in the implementation of care.

This position is responsible for providing optimum levels of care as the patients transition through their stay. All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies and guidelines outlined in the department and Center policy and procedure manuals. These will be measured through surveys, department goals, peer input, expectation and experience.

Customer Relations

While performing the above, the employee will enhance positive relations with all customers including but not limited to: patients, families, hospital and medical staff.

Team Member Relations and Quality
of Service

This position will willingly share
knowledge with others, promote and support new roles, assist in staffing needs,
maintain safe environment, all to facilitate meeting organizational goals.

Performs all duties and
responsibilities in accordance to the established FMC policies, procedures and
guidelines.

Job
Qualifications

Education: High
school graduate or equivalent. Graduate
of a surgical technician accredited program required. Attends in-services to maintain professional
standards.

Licensure & Certifications: CPR
certification. Certification (CST)
required.

Experience: Previous
OR experience preferred.

Job-related
Skills: Good basic clinical skills in
delivering of care in an ambulatory and inpatient care facility. Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation
skills; ability to problem-solve and facilitate resolution to issues;
demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities; ability to make independent
decisions.

Organizational
Expectations and Responsibilities

1. Mission
and Service Values

a. Empathy
Demonstrates a willingness to understand others perspectives, without labeling
or judging; treats others with compassion and is personally engaged in providing
patient and family-centered care.

b. Integrity
Takes responsibility for own words and actions; has passion and courage to do
the right thing; delivers on promises and commitments; is honest and achieves
excellence in all things through ethical and legal behavior.

c. Stewardship
Uses FMC resources wisely; respects the time and resources of patients,
family and peers; shows pride in FMC and gives back to the Center and community
with time, talent and /or money.

d. Agility
Demonstrates courage to take initiative to find creative solutions; anticipates
concerns and responds promptly; minimizes bureaucracy and explores opportunity
for growth.

e. Teamwork
Works collaboratively, not in silos; treats others with courtesy and respect;
assumes good intent and welcomes differing viewpoints; creates a spirit of
belonging and fellowship within FMC; embraces the FMC culture.

2. Commitment
and Engagement

a. Quality
Demonstrates commitment to improve individual performance and contributes to
team accomplishments and quality improvement initiatives.

b. Safety
Creates and maintains a safe and clean work environment and reports unsafe
conditions to the appropriate individuals.

c. Service
Recognizes and anticipates the needs of customers and strives to surpass
customer expectations; utilizes AIDET, TeamSTEPPS and other tools to avoid
and/or resolve concerns with the best possible outcome.

d. Sustainability
Demonstrates timely, accurate and cost-conscious use of resources in the
daily work.

3. Personal
Engagement

a. Organization Commitment Complies with FMC policies, procedures, work
instructions and guidelines; reports compliance or ethical concerns to
appropriate personnel; does not gossip but works to create a positive work
experience with others.

b. Personal Commitment Demonstrates ownership of the job; willing to step up and help
others; works across departmental lines; is fully present at workphysically
and emotionally; maximizes own talents and that of others.

c. Personal Growth
Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning; completes all mandatory
education and participates in learning events/opportunities/experiences to
enhance on-the-job performance.

Essential
Job Functions

Job
Expectations and Responsibilities:

4. Planning

A. Prepare the operating/procedure room and surgical equipment.

B. Demonstrates collaborative interdepartmental planning in identifying and
meeting patient-family centered needs and awareness of the nursing care plan.

C. Communicates with patient and practitioner through pre-operative
planning.

5. Implementation

A. Provides care appropriate in a non-judgmental, nondiscriminatory manner
that is sensitive to the needs of all ages, preserving their autonomy, dignity
and rights. Identify age requirements (infant to geriatric) using clinical data
and patient needs.

B. Passes tools to surgeons during an operation and helps control equipment
such as lights, bovie or suction.

C. Assist with safe transfer of the patient to the operating room table.

D. Assists in positioning patient safely for the procedure to prevent
injury or harm.

E. Participates in the physician-led time-out.

F. Initiates appropriate emergency procedures in collaboration with the
physician; including BLS.

G. Ensures patients rights are respected and protects patient privacy by
adhering to HIPPA guidelines in the management of all patient information.

6. Evaluation

A. Evaluates and assesses interventions and participates in the
briefing/debriefing process.

B. Practices positive responses to job demands and changes through
organization and time management.

C. Facilitates safe and effective follow-up care through verbal hand off
communication.

7. Other position responsibility

A. Attends various unit, division or committee meetings as designated by
the manager or clinical charge nurse.

B. Assures equipment and supplies are readily available for patient care,
reporting malfunctions to proper department.

C. Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently to enhance positive
outcomes in patient care, addresses unit needs and supports the Centers
mission.

D. Participates in and fosters an approach to continuously improving quality
through Six Sigma methodology that includes both intradepartmental and
interdepartmental activities. Ensures
patient rights are respected and protects patient privacy by adhering to HIPPA
guidelines in the management of all patient information.

E. The candidate will successfully complete yearly competencies to secure
and maintain the position.

F. Employee will implement, evaluate and revise annual self-development
goals as outlined on previous Performance Appraisal.

Physical Capacity Demand

Heavy
Work: Exerting 50 to 100
pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or
10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of
those for Medium Work.

Job
Considerations

Psychological/Mental

analytical abilities, memory, problem-solving and creativity

Physiological Potential Exposures: Electrical equipment

Cognitive Communication and collaboration with other co-workers, physicians,
other employees, and patients and families; prioritizing and time management;
persuasiveness and judgment

Environmental No special considerations

Protective Equipment No special
considerations

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Days

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Specialty Type:
All travelers must have a permanent address of 50 miles or more to qualify as a traveler.

Sub Specialty:
Open Heart Surgery, Operating Room / Scrub, Scrub Technologist, Surgical Technologist

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS,ACLS)

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13