Orthopedic/Total Joint Certified Surgical Technician
6 days ago
Overland Park
Job Description Position Overview: We are looking for a skilled Orthopedic Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical procedures by preparing necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Nurse Manager, this role requires anticipation of surgical needs and maintaining a sterile field throughout procedures. These functions must be in compliance with the philosophy of the ambulatory surgery center, standards of practice and regulations of governing agencies. Primary Responsibilities: • Ensure instruments and supplies are prepared for surgical procedures., • Anticipate surgeon’s needs and provide necessary tools promptly., • Maintain a sterile environment and adhere to safety protocols., • Support a team-oriented atmosphere and demonstrate effective communication., • Adjust work plans in response to changing circumstances., • Promote continuous learning and collaboration within the department., • Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • High School graduate or equivalent required, • Certification as a Surgical Technologist required, • Two years previous experience as an operating room technician, desired, • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association. Essential Functions • Decision making concerning equipment and/or instrumentation sterilization, • Biohazardous waste disposal, • Patient care and efficient patient flow, • Complies with hospital practice standards regarding competent performance duties, • Maintains patient confidentiality, • Creates a safe environment in which surgery may take place, • Uses medical equipment in a safe manner, • Helps provide cost effective patient care, • Implements principles of medical and surgical asepsis in accordance with recognized national standards and hospital specific policies and procedures, • Provides physical safety for the patient, • Accounts for sponges, needles, instruments, and other potential foreign bodies, • Supports other hospital personnel in the performance of their duties, • Assists surgeon in scrubbed cases, • Pulls supplies for upcoming cases, • Demonstrates cooperative work attitude towards and with coworkers, employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians, • Maintains a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA guidelines and infection control standards, • Demonstrates knowledge of Instrument Processing from decontamination to storage of sterile packages, • Checks room for cleanliness, availability of supplies and equipment for all assigned cases at the beginning of each day, • Utilizes surgeon preference card to select packs, supplies and instruments, • Performs surgical hand scrub and dons sterile gown and gloves according to gowning and gloving policy, • Maintains proper sterile technique when gowning and gloving surgeon and draping patient, • Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts according to count policy, • Handles specimen per established policy, • Transports instruments to decontamination area utilizing appropriate technique and in compliance with established policies and procedures, • Puts unused sterile supplies and instruments away at the end of the day, • Restocks operating rooms to established PAR levels, • Adheres to attendance, punctuality, meal and break time period policies, • Demonstrates a positive “can do” attitude, • Willingness to adjust personal schedule periodically as workload fluctuates and as department needs require, • Communicates information about customers or other employees only as necessary to conduct hospital related business, • Adheres to strictest confidentiality in dealing with patients, families, hospital personnel, and the public, • Keeps supervisor apprised of work progress, • Has a proactive attitude about problem resolution, • Anticipates customers’ needs and provides for them as quickly as possible, • Models core values to co-workers continuously, • Follows hospital and departmental safety policies and procedures, • Reports unsafe situations to supervisor, • Adheres to hospital and departmental dress code, • Wears name badge at all times, • Demonstrates knowledge of hospital wide emergency management codes and plans, • Demonstrates knowledge of and participation in hospital performance improvement program, infection control program and risk management program, • Demonstrates knowledge of cultural, spiritual, and aged related consideration when interacting/caring for patients Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five-eight hours per day. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications: Behaviors Preferred • Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject, • Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause, • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group, • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them, • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking, • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest, • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well, • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks, • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help, • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility, • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals, • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Company DescriptionYou’ll work alongside skilled professionals who are dedicated, compassionate, and always willing to lend a hand. We foster a positive environment where communication is open, ideas are welcomed, and mutual respect is expected. Together, we create a workplace that feels like family—where you’re encouraged to grow and supported every step of the way.You’ll work alongside skilled professionals who are dedicated, compassionate, and always willing to lend a hand. We foster a positive environment where communication is open, ideas are welcomed, and mutual respect is expected.\r\nTogether, we create a workplace that feels like family—where you’re encouraged to grow and\r\nsupported every step of the way.