Surgical Technician
Company: Eye Care Partners
Location: Southgate
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Surgical Technician, PRN DEPARTMENT: OR FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY Ability to assist in surgical
operations under the supervision of Surgeons, Registered Nurses and
Surgical Assistants. Assists in the organization and daily function
of the operating room in accordance with established Federal, State
and accreditation standards and company policies and procedures.
Assists the Nurses and Surgeons in delivering the highest standard
of patient care available. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS To perform the
job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies: Critical Thinking Ability prioritize, plan, and
implement patient care within the scope of their practice. Ability
to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks. Above
average organization skills. Interpersonal / Teamwork Demonstrates
a positive, friendly and courteous manner. Maintains a professional
attitude. Maintains effective communication with patients,
families, physicians, and other staff. Able to effectively work
within a team. Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Recognizes each departments significance and works appropriately
with other departments. Above average communication skills: oral
and written. Complies with HIPAA regulations. Job Knowledge/
Responsibilities Performs their duties in an ethical and legal
manner within the scope of their certification. Ability to scrub
all types of cases performed at the company. Ability to anticipate
the needs of the surgeon and has equipment, medical gases and
supplies readily available for all procedures. Has the ability to
adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and
in a cost effective manner. Participates in continuing
education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and
Q.A.P.I. program. Actively participates in the development of a
healthy work environment. Assists in orientation of new staff when
needed. Knowledge of central and sterile supply department. Opens
all sterile packs according to sterile technique and prepares
instruments as needed. Helps prepare operating room by setting up
surgical instruments; ensuring equipment works properly, labels
sterile solutions. Helps gather supplies and equipment in the room.
Maintains record on field of medication used intra-operatively,
specimens retrieved, tissue implanted, implants, liquids or
chemicals on field. Passes instruments and other sterile supplies
to surgical assistants. May hold retractors, cut suture, help count
sponges, needles or blades if applicable. Prepares, cares for and
dispose specimens taken for laboratory analysis. Ability to operate
sterilizer, lights, suction, and other operating room equipment/
diagnostic equipment. Assists in patient transfer to PACU, if
needed. Helps clean and restock operating room. Assists with any
technical function under supervision of system to carry out a safe
operation. Ability to prep, drape and position the patient for
surgery. Prepares for case according to surgeons preference card.
Gathers supplies needed and anticipates needs for case. Needs
manual dexterity to handle instruments. Must be emotionally
conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable to handle the OR
environment. Attendance Arrives to work area on time and has
minimal absences. EDUCATION/ REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or
GED Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience
preferred Certification as a Surgical Technician preferred Basic
Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required Must be able to provide proof
of their identity and their right to work in the United States
LANGUAGE SKILLS/COMPUTER SKILLS Printer, copier, telephone, and fax
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee must be able to: Walk, stand and sit
for prolonged periods of time Occasionally be able to lift and/or
move up to 25 pounds Occasionally be able to push up to an excess
of 200 pounds Occasionally be able to pull/ lift patients with the
assistance of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an
excess of 400-500 pounds Occasionally be able to bend, stoop, kneel
and climb ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS Regular exposure to blood and
body substances Exposure to needle sticks possible WORKING
CONDITIONS Works in well-lit and ventilated surroundings including
operating rooms, nurse's stations, procedure rooms, lounge, etc.
May occasionally be exposed to outside environment If you need
assistance with this application, please contact [phone removed].
Please do not contact the office directly only resumes submitted
through this website will be considered. EyeCare Partners is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will
be considered for employment without attention to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, veteran or disability status. Employment Type: Full
Time
Keywords: Eye Care Partners, Farmington Hills , Surgical Technician, Professions , Southgate, Michigan
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