The primary purpose of the position of Surgical Technology Specialist in the Operating Room is to function in the role of technical assistant to the surgical and the anesthesia team. PRIMARY, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND STANDARDS Patient Advocate Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide perioperative patient care, appropriate to patient age, by implementing the standard of care. Specimens are prepared and handled according to procedure Demonstrates by usage, knowledge of the safe ... more details
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The primary purpose of the position of Surgical Technology Specialist in the Operating Room is to function in the role of technical assistant to the surgical and the anesthesia team.
PRIMARY, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND STANDARDS
Patient Advocate
Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide perioperative patient care, appropriate to patient age, by implementing the standard of care.
Specimens are prepared and handled according to procedure
Demonstrates by usage, knowledge of the safe operations of equipment related to perioperative care.
Professional Accountability
* Maintains current license/certification/registry as mandated by the State of Ohio*
Completes and adheres to knowledge gained through annual employee educational marathon. ie. safety, CPR, competency, TB testing.
Attends or reads minutes of unit meetings
Adheres to hospital policies of time and attendance
Adheres to departmental dress code
Actively serves on committees or offers input for the improvement of patient care
Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patient, employees, hospital, and physicians
Demonstrates behavior reflective of the mission, values, and operating guidelines of Aultman Hospital.
Shows flexibility in working hours and is available for call as assigned
Makes appropriate recommendations and/or participates in the implementation of change in order to improve overall quality of service
Recognizes self-responsibility and accountability for own practice
Works harmoniously with other healthcare personnel
Uses Personal Protective Equipment and utilizes STANDARD PRECAUTIONS (former Universal Precautions) when performing tasks presenting the possibility of exposure to blood or body fluids
Demonstrates and awareness of the continuing changes taking place in the role of this job
Performs other duties as assigned
Psychomotor Skills
Assists with invasive line insertion and safe monitoring preparation for all patients
Performs hemodynamic, respiratory, and oxygen profiles in areas of responsibility
Coordinates equipment usage throughout hospital areas within their responsibilities
Attends all codes within the operating room and from recent post op patients in SICU/CSICU and PACU
Maintains strict control of needles and sharps. Disposes of them according to procedure
Demonstrates by example, the application and rigid control of the principles and practices of aseptic technique
Prioritizes the workload and facilitates in maintaining stock supplies in a cost-effective manner
Demonstrates knowledge of procedure by anticipating throughout the case any additional supplies and/or equipment that may be needed
Practices cost containment by opening only needed supplies for a procedure
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