Inclement Weather Classification: Essential

Reports To: Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, RN'S, LPN'S

Physical Demands: Regularly (R), Periodically (P), Essential (E) or Non-Essential (NE) Vision (Corrected/Normal): (R)Colored Vision: (R)Hearing (Corrected/Normal): (R)Sense of Touch: (R)Sense of Smell: (R)Finger Dexerity: (R)Temperature Discrimination: (P)Clear Oral Communication: (R)Pushing: (R)Lifting: (R)Lifting (Floor to Waist): (R)Lifting—12” to waist: (R)Lifting—Waist to Shoulders: (P)Lifting—Shoulder to Overhead: (P)Reaching Overhead: (R)Reaching Forward: (R)Carrying: (R)Standing:(R)Squatting: (P)Stooping: (P)Walking: (R)Turning (Head/Neck): (R)Repetitive Leg/Arm Movement: (R)Use of Foot or Hand Controls: (R)

To act as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized for surgical procedures. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure. Has an understanding of the procedures being performed and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Adheres to departmental and AORN standards as well as hospital-wide policies and procedures. Continuously monitors the quality of care delivered to our patients to promote efficacy, appropriateness, availability, timelines, effectiveness, continuity, safety and efficiency.

Organizational Expectations

Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.

Will be held accountable to the following Studer Philosophies and Principles: • HCAPS Patient Perception• Hourly Rounding with intention• Bedside Shift Report• AIDET• Daily Huddles

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.) Assisting with basic patient care on the Postpartum unit2.) Assist with obtain information for birth certificates.3.) Assist with passing and feeding babies as needed. Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Pre-op Duties: 1.) Donning OR attire and Personal protective equipment2.) Gathers, checks and open supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.3.) Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves4.) Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure5.) Performs initial instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with circulator6.) Assists the team members with gowning and gloving7.) Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.8.) Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the "timeout" procedure.

Intraoperative Duties: 1.) Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.2.) Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.3.) Measures and passes medications and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.4.) Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.5.) Sponges or suctions the operative site.6.) Applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders.7.) Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.8.) Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.9.) Prepares sterile dressings.

Post-op 1.) Helps transport patient to recovery area.2.)Prepares instruments for sterilization3.) Clean the operating room and restock it with supplies,4.)Prepares the operating room for the next case.

Required Skills

• Ability to work under stressful and emergency situations• Ability to act quickly and accurately• Work well with people• Exhibit manual dexterity• Physical stamina(able to stand, bend, stoop for long periods of time in one location)• Good communication skills

Required Experience

Minimum Education

High School Graduate or GED equivalent. Successful completion of Surgical Technology School or programs otherwise acceptable to the Association

Minimum Work Experience

One year experience in surgical environment preferred; new graduates will be considered.

Required Licenses

[Kentucky, United States] Certified Surgical Technologist

Certified Surgical Technologist