Surgical Technologist I
Location: Schenectady, New York
Description: Ellis Hospital is in need of Surgical Technologist I right now, this vacancy will be situated in New York. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, the Surgical Technologist is an integral part of the surgical team working to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Surgical Technologists’ primary responsibilities are to prepare and maintain the sterile field, pass instruments, and assist the surgeon within their scope of practice. The surgical technologist collaborates with other members of the perioperative team to utilize resources in a cost effective manner in an environment that promotes continuous quality improvement.
Requirements High school diploma or equivalent, graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or licensed as a practical nurse in New York State. Graduates of accredited surgical technology programs must hold nationally accredited certification or be eligible for certification. Experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Adheres to the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) Code of Ethics.
- Exhibits professional behaviors and skills in the surgical environment.
- Follows through with assignments and instructions.
- Assists the perioperative team in providing a safe environment of care related to patients and personnel.
- Utilizes safe patient handling techniques, minimizes occupational injury by employing proper body mechanics during the performance of physical tasks.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area. Takes precautions to avoid hazards associated with infectious and non-infectious wastes.
- Applies the principles of asepsis to the practice of sterile technique. Performs hand antisepsis according to established guidelines.
- Utilizes sterile technique when donning gown and gloves. Able to don gown and gloves and assist others to do so without contamination.
- Creates and maintains a sterile field according to AORN guidelines.
- Inspects items to be introduced to the sterile field for proper processing, packaging, and package integrity.
- Recognizes breaks in sterile technique when preparing, performing or assisting with operative procedures. Takes immediate corrective action when a break in sterile technique occurs.
- Successfully demonstrates competencies of decontamination, high level sterilization, and immediate use sterilization.
- Differentiates between non-critical, semi-critical, and critical items.
- Selects the appropriate method of sterilization according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
- Operates steam sterilizer and STERRIS according to manufacturer’s recommendations with appropriate chemical and biological indicators. Completely documents each sterilization cycle.
- Demonstrates knowledge of relevant anatomy, pathology, surgical procedures, and surgeon preferences.
- Selects appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Prepares and updates surgeon preference information.
- Collects and identifies specimens as directed by surgeon communicating information clearly and completely to RN circulator.
- Participates in sponge, sharp, and instrument counts to prevent the retention of unintended foreign bodies.
- Independently scrubs basic surgical procedures.
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
- Adheres to the policies and procedures as outlined in the exposure control manual: Standard Precautions, Blood Borne Pathogens, Disposal of Sharps, Blood/Body Fluid Spills and Medical Waste Disposal.
- Applies base knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care.
- Verbalizes knowledge of correct traffic patterns in and around the sterile field.
- Participates in ongoing education and training to advance practice.
- Maintains certification by participating in continuing education activities.
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This vacancy will be opened on: Sun, 21 Jan 2018 23:40:05 GMT