Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Surgical Technologist PRN - Operating Room
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Monroe, Louisiana, United States, 71201
Job Description
The Surgical Technologist 1 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs surgical case preparation i.e. surgical instrumentation and medical equipment. Relies on education and training to complete responsibilities. Works under general supervision.
Responsibilities
Surgical Case Preparation: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
Proper equipment, instruments, and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas by providing with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. A well organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations at all times with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually. Anticipates and responds effectively by performing assignments in a timely and efficient manner with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Proper sterile techniques are followed and maintains a sterile field at all times with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Assistance is provided to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. A working knowledge of autoclaves is followed and proper sterilization method for instruments selected at all times with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. A proper procedure counting of instruments, sponges and sharps is followed with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Instrumentation is accurately checked prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Quality & Patient Safety: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually. Patients are transported safely without delay with no more than 2 documented incidents annually. Assistance is provided in the positioning of patients with no more than 2 documented incidents annually. Recommended AORN guidelines are followed all the time with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Collaboration & Teamwork: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
Surgeon's needs are anticipated by following case progress with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually. Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings is provided with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Assistance is proved to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times with no more than 2 documented corrective incident annually. Over head pages are responded to in less than 3 minutes with no more than 2 documented incidents of late or non-responses annually. Assistance with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or messages is provided with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
Other duties as assigned are completed.
Qualifications
1 year experience in OR Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program High School or equivalent and Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technology program or 1 year experience in OR Communication, Customer Service, computer Skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. BLS certification within 6 months
The Surgical Technologist 1 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs surgical case preparation i.e. surgical instrumentation and medical equipment. Relies on education and training to complete responsibilities. Works under general supervision.
Responsibilities
Surgical Case Preparation: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
Proper equipment, instruments, and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas by providing with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. A well organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations at all times with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually. Anticipates and responds effectively by performing assignments in a timely and efficient manner with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Proper sterile techniques are followed and maintains a sterile field at all times with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Assistance is provided to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. A working knowledge of autoclaves is followed and proper sterilization method for instruments selected at all times with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. A proper procedure counting of instruments, sponges and sharps is followed with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Instrumentation is accurately checked prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Quality & Patient Safety: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually. Patients are transported safely without delay with no more than 2 documented incidents annually. Assistance is provided in the positioning of patients with no more than 2 documented incidents annually. Recommended AORN guidelines are followed all the time with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Collaboration & Teamwork: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
Surgeon's needs are anticipated by following case progress with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually. Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings is provided with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually. Assistance is proved to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times with no more than 2 documented corrective incident annually. Over head pages are responded to in less than 3 minutes with no more than 2 documented incidents of late or non-responses annually. Assistance with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or messages is provided with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
Other duties as assigned are completed.
Qualifications
1 year experience in OR Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program High School or equivalent and Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technology program or 1 year experience in OR Communication, Customer Service, computer Skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. BLS certification within 6 months