Surgery Technician/LPN Intern - Family Birthing Center - FT Varying Shifts

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Basic understanding od medical terminology, anatomy and physiology; BLS within 60 days of hire and maintained. Meets legal requirement for grandfathered training clause.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Medium to heavy physical demands. Knowledge of and efficiently operates all equipment used. Ability to stand within limited area most of the working shift. Ability to stoop frequently; push/pull up to 1200 pounds frequently, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Possess excellent eye/hand coordination’ work under stress and constant time demands. Ability to work within a controlled traffic pattern. Able to provide quality care in an emergency basis to ensure quality patient care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed RN or Certified Surgical Technician:

• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves
• Maintains sterile environment at all times during set up and procedure.
• Sets up table, instruments, and supplies according to scheduled operation.
• Assists with the preparation and draping of patient.
• Assists and anticipates the needs of the Surgeon and use of instrumentation, sutures, sponges, and supplies.
• Observes patient for changes in physical status and assists with emergency procedures as needed.
• Performs correct sponge, needle and instrument count with circulating RN according to unit policy.
• Assists the circulating RN in care and labeling of surgical specimens.
• Assists in the application of dressings and casts.
• Assists with cleaning surgical suite after each case.
• Responsible for cleaning equipment and restocking LDRP rooms post vaginal deliveries.

• Knowledge/safe use of medications on the surgical field.
• Obtains all supplies needed by the patient, surgeon or anesthesiologist.
• Obtains special equipment when needed.
• Maintains correct positioning of patient during case.
• Assists with moving patients from surgical table as needed.
• Maintains hospital and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and adherence to OSHAS Safety Policies and Universal Precautions.
• Effective response in emergency surgical situations.
• Maintains effective working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to change rapidly. Flexibility in staffing/ emergency standby to meet patient needs.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other duties as assigned