Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Surgical Technologist - Operating -Lake Main Rotating Shift
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, 70808
Job Description
Job Summary: The Surgical Technologist 2 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment. May be required to transport patient to and from the operating room. Relies on education, some experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under general supervision. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Job Description: Surgical Case Preparation
Ensure proper equipment, instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas. Ensure a well organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations. Anticipate and respond timely with efficiency when performing assignments. Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times. Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation. Working knowledge of autoclaves in order to consistently follow the proper sterilization method for selected instruments. Follow the proper procedure for counting of instruments, sponges and sharps. Instrumentation is checked for accuracy prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure.
Quality & Patient Safety
Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines. Patients are transported safely and timely. Assist in the positioning of patients as needed. Ensure recommended AORN guidelines are followed at all times.
Collaboration & Teamwork
Follow case progress in order to anticipate surgeons needs. Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings. Provide assistance to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times. Overhead pages are expected to be responded to as soon as possible or less than three (3) minutes. Assist with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or taking messages. Daily participation in scheduled procedures and demonstrate competency in multiple service specialties. Actively respond to emergency situations and/or trauma procedures in the OR. Anticipate being asked to volunteer, when applicable, to stay late and call shifts. Serves as preceptor for new team members
Other Duties as Assigned
Other duties as assigned are completed.
Qualifications
Job Requirements: 2 years of experience as a Surgical Tech Graduate of Surgical Tech training program (1 year of experience will substitute for this requirement) BLS Certification
About Us
Our Lady of the Lake is uniquely capable of caring for a full range of illness or injury, including those that are extremely complex, for both pediatric and adult patients. Our family of services includes: An 988-bed hospital and the area's only Level II Trauma Center A freestanding Children's Hospital A 545-provider care network covering more than 40 specialties Two free-standing emergency rooms-Our Lady of the Lake Livingston and Our Lady of the Lake North A network of nearly 15 urgent care clinics Outpatient imaging and surgery centers Assumption Community Hospital Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, a 78-bed, community hospital providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical services to Ascension Parish and surrounding area We serve 38,000 inpatients and 820,000 outpatients annually and are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. A part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Our Lady of the Lake is consistently awarded for compassionate care, clinical expertise, leading edge technology and innovation.
Job Summary: The Surgical Technologist 2 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment. May be required to transport patient to and from the operating room. Relies on education, some experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under general supervision. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Job Description: Surgical Case Preparation
Ensure proper equipment, instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas. Ensure a well organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations. Anticipate and respond timely with efficiency when performing assignments. Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times. Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation. Working knowledge of autoclaves in order to consistently follow the proper sterilization method for selected instruments. Follow the proper procedure for counting of instruments, sponges and sharps. Instrumentation is checked for accuracy prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure.
Quality & Patient Safety
Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines. Patients are transported safely and timely. Assist in the positioning of patients as needed. Ensure recommended AORN guidelines are followed at all times.
Collaboration & Teamwork
Follow case progress in order to anticipate surgeons needs. Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings. Provide assistance to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times. Overhead pages are expected to be responded to as soon as possible or less than three (3) minutes. Assist with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or taking messages. Daily participation in scheduled procedures and demonstrate competency in multiple service specialties. Actively respond to emergency situations and/or trauma procedures in the OR. Anticipate being asked to volunteer, when applicable, to stay late and call shifts. Serves as preceptor for new team members
Other Duties as Assigned
Other duties as assigned are completed.
Qualifications
Job Requirements: 2 years of experience as a Surgical Tech Graduate of Surgical Tech training program (1 year of experience will substitute for this requirement) BLS Certification
About Us
Our Lady of the Lake is uniquely capable of caring for a full range of illness or injury, including those that are extremely complex, for both pediatric and adult patients. Our family of services includes: An 988-bed hospital and the area's only Level II Trauma Center A freestanding Children's Hospital A 545-provider care network covering more than 40 specialties Two free-standing emergency rooms-Our Lady of the Lake Livingston and Our Lady of the Lake North A network of nearly 15 urgent care clinics Outpatient imaging and surgery centers Assumption Community Hospital Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, a 78-bed, community hospital providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical services to Ascension Parish and surrounding area We serve 38,000 inpatients and 820,000 outpatients annually and are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. A part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Our Lady of the Lake is consistently awarded for compassionate care, clinical expertise, leading edge technology and innovation.