Job Summary:

A member of the Surgical team that works closely with the surgeon during invasive/ minimally invasive procedures. Prepares the operating suites for daily procedures, including instruments and equipment. Utilizes strict aseptic technique during invasive and minimally invasive procedures. Responsible for the care, cleaning, and reprocessing of surgical instruments. Responsible for ordering, stocking and storing of sterile and non-sterile supplies in the OR suites and the sterile supply area. Responsible for the housekeeping duties within the surgical department. Assists with patient care and/ or other duties as assigned by the Manager of Surgical Services and the Circulating RN.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work under the direction of the surgeon during procedures, and perform other duties as assigned to assist with limited patient care while displaying a strict aseptic technique
• Assist with the positioning of the patient during surgery
• Verify the integrity of sterile packages and verify the expiration dates of items introduced into the sterile field.
• Recognize and verbalize breaks in sterile technique by self and others.
• Assist with maintaining inventory, and stock as appropriate
• Pull specialty equipment, instruments, and supplies for upcoming cases
• Responsible for daily housekeeping duties within the surgical department (including break room, sterile supply, endoscopy, scrub areas, anesthesia room, etc.)
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations, inter-departmental objectives, and infection control policies.
• Cordially demonstrate timeliness and professionalism in appearance, communications, and actions during all interactions and with all individuals and entities.
• Solve practical problems, deal with a variety of issues, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

· Perform other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Must be committed to quality and patient safety at all times.

· Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English.

· Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, electronic medical documentation, and email.

· Must be effective at adjusting to change, prioritizing duties, handling stress and effectively communicating face-to-face and/or over the telephone.

· Must be able to work independently, and flexibly, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.

· Must be able to manage several interruptions throughout the shift.

· Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.

· Must have strong time management skills.

· Must be able to work under pressure while interacting in a helpful, courteous manner with a high degree of patient contact.

· Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely.

Job-related Skills and Abilities:

• Work closely with the surgeon during procedures and pass needed instruments, provide retraction, cut suture, and other duties within the scope of practice.
• Demonstrate strict aseptic technique during intraoperative phase including surgical hand scrub, gown and gloving (open and closed) of self and other team members.
• Drape or assist in draping of the patient for surgical procedures.
• Identify and safely and correctly handle instruments during procedures.
• Verify integrity of sterile packages and verify expiration dates of all items introduced into the sterile field.
• Open sterile instrument packs, drapes, solutions, and supplies while maintaining sterility during transfer into the sterile field.
• Open, prepare, and set up OR and back tables for all procedures (vaginal, abdominal, laparoscopic, rectal, facial, etc.)
• Properly connect sterile devices and equipment from sterile field to non-sterile sources (suction, bovie, camera, light, etc.).
• Safely handle and prepare medications used in the sterile field.
• Identify, prepare, and pass suture to surgeon.
• Participate in counting of sponges, needles, and instruments according to departmental policy.
• Prepare the Operating suites and readies equipment for procedures, including housekeeping needs, instruments and equipment.
• Properly care for tissue specimens, including packaging.
• Apply sterile dressings at the end of procedure without contamination of the dressing or the operative site.
• Properly prep the operative site when necessary.
• Assist in circulating in the operating suite under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Responsible for the care, cleaning, and reprocessing of surgical instruments.
• Responsible for reprocessing instruments from all departments within the hospital.
• Responsible for ordering, stocking, and storing of non-sterile and sterile supplies in the OR and sterile supply areas.
• Clean instruments after operative procedures according to established procedures to ensure proper care of instruments and personal safety.
• Effectively utilize the instrument washer and endoscopic processor and utilize proper cycle to ensure effective cleaning.
• Properly clean and store endoscopic equipment utilizing washer and scope rack.
• Assemble necessary equipment, set up, and assist physician on endoscopic examinations.
• Properly utilize electrocautery unit according to departmental policy.
• Participate in annual peer competency review process.
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations, inter-departmental objectives and infection control policies.
• Cordially demonstrate timeliness and professionalism in appearance, communications, and actions during all interactions and with all individuals and entities.
• Solve practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.

Education and Experience:

· OR tech-graduate of surgical technician school and/or sufficient on the job training for licensed LVN surgical scrub required.

· BLS certification required. – AHA only.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

· Prolonged periods standing or walking.

· Physical strength and endurance to include: Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds at times, strength to push or pull up to 50 pounds when moving equipment or patients.

· Mobility: frequent bending/stooping/reaching/twisting; Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises.

· Hand dexterity: Use of hands and fingers for a wide range of tasks, including grasping, writing, typing, and operating small surgical instruments; Fine motor control: Sufficient dexterity for tasks such as picking up small objects, and manipulating syringes

· Sensory Skills: Adequate vision for detecting any bioburden present on surgical instruments and adequately vision to assist surgeon during surgical procedures.

· Sensory Skills: Adequate hearing required to hear conversation and commands during surgical procedures.

· Stress Level: Moderate to High

OSHA Classification:

Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

· All procedures or other job-related tasks involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures, such as gloves, masks, goggles, and gown are required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person