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Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Monroe, Louisiana, United States, 71201


* 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.

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* 3 years experience as Surgical Tech OR or Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program * High School or equivalent and Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technology program or 1 year experience in OR * See Certification Requirements * Communication, Customer Service, computer Skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. * Current Certification as Surgical Technologist * BLS certification