Surgical Technician
Company: Kaiser
Location: Kingston
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE Scrub in for designated surgeries
and carry out general O.R. duties, adhering to Kaiser Foundation
Health Plan of Washington preoperative nursing care standards,
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington policies and contract
agreements. Collect data and prepare for surgery in accordance with
surgeons direction or preference. Select and prepare supplies and
equipment. Establish and maintain a sterile field. Essential
Responsibilities: Perioperative planning and preparation: Data
collection is accomplished through diversified means such as
interview, review of records or consultation with other members of
the health care team. Current health status deviations and/or
problems are identified. Preoperative diagnosis, common
complications, and the operative pathology relating to specific
surgical procedures are understood through fundamental knowledge of
basic sciences and procedures applicable to the surgeons plan for
surgical intervention. Surgical procedure manuals and/or cards that
enumerate the surgeons preferences are current. Environmental
safety and infection control: Wears required attire correctly.
Selects and prepares necessary supplies and equipment. Checks all
equipment for working order and reports or corrects unsafe
conditions. Assures physical preparation fo clinical area i.e.,
damp dust and place furniture. Verifies integrity and sterility of
sterile packages, opens supplies aseptically. Establishes and
maintains a sterile field. Demonstrates correct body mechanics.
Complies with policies, procedures and recommended practices
pertaining to the use, care, and maintenance of supplies and
equipment. Communication, coordination of Care & Orientation:
Demonstrates skills in communicating with the patient and/or
family/significant other. Cooperates and communicates effectively
with other health care team members in order to accomplish unit
workload. Establishes and maintains effective communication with
supervisor. Proficient performance of assigned functions:
Identifies break in sterile technique and corrects and/or reports
same to proper health care team members. Display dexterity in the
use of surgical instruments throughout the procedure. Prepares and
knows the specific uses of all needed equipment and supplies.
Continually maintains a neat and orderly sterile filed as dictated
by the sequence of the procedure. Participates in counting
procedures per established policy at the appropriate times during
the surgical procedure. Teamwork: Interpersonal skills are measured
by observation of behavior. Effectiveness of communication.
Acceptance of criticism. Willingness to help others. Interpersonal
relationships are characterized by trust, honesty, confidence, and
respect. Meets expectations and job functions using effective
communication with other health care team members. Shares pertinent
patient data. Shares need for instrumentation etc. Seeks pertinent
information in order to maintain high degree of efficiency. The
Surgical Technologist recognizes limits of individual
responsibility within the framework of their job description, while
working toward mutual goals of the organization. The Surgical
Technologist practitioner adheres to the AST Code of Ethics at all
times in relationship to all members of the health care team. The
Surgical Technologist possess a professional attitude that will
promote responsibility as an individual an as a member of the
health care team. Professional Development: Takes responsibility
for his/her ongoing education and professional development.
Identifies formal/informal opportunities and initiates activities
to achieve said goals. Collaborates with unit manager or designee
in completing self and colleague/team performance reviews. Adheres
to KFHPW policies on attendance and punctuality. Participates in
staff orientation and student activities. Applies the QA/I process
to care delivery. Promotes and participates in professional
meetings, conferences and groups in and outside of KFHPW in order
to keep current in Surgical Technology. Passes both Competency
requirements for clinical staff and unit specific competencies
annually. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Graduate
of approved school of Surgical Technology or equivalent Hospital or
Armed Forces training. License, Certification, Registration
Surgical Technologist Registration (Washington) Basic Life Support
required at hire Additional Requirements: Communication,
problem-solving and decision-making skills. Preferred
Qualifications: Minimum two (2) years of current continuous O.R.
experience in surgical specialty. Professional affiliation and
certification is preferred by date of hire/transfer. Job Schedule:
Job Category: Clinical Support, Surgical Technician
Keywords: Kaiser, Warwick , Surgical Technician, Healthcare , Kingston, Rhode Island
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