Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

1. Surgical Case Preparation: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
   1. Proper equipment, instruments, and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas by providing with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
   2. A well organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations at all times with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually.
   3. Anticipates and responds effectively by performing assignments in a timely and efficient manner with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
   4. Proper sterile techniques are followed and maintains a sterile field at all times with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
   5. Assistance is provided to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
   6. A working knowledge of autoclaves is followed and proper sterilization method for instruments selected at all times with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
   7. A proper procedure counting of instruments, sponges and sharps is followed with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
   8. Instrumentation is accurately checked prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
2. Quality & Patient Safety: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
   1. Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually.
   2. Patients are transported safely without delay with no more than 2 documented incidents annually.
   3. Assistance is provided in the positioning of patients with no more than 2 documented incidents annually.
   4. Recommended AORN guidelines are followed all the time with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
3. Collaboration & Teamwork: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
   1. Surgeon's needs are anticipated by following case progress with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually.
   2. Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings is provided with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
   3. Assistance is proved to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times with no more than 2 documented corrective incident annually.
   4. Over head pages are responded to in less than 3 minutes with no more than 2 documented incidents of late or non-responses annually.
   5. Assistance with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or messages is provided with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
4. Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
   1. Other duties as assigned are completed.

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• 1 year experience in OR Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program
• High School or equivalent and Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technology program or 1 year experience in OR
• Communication, Customer Service, computer Skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.
• BLS certification within 6 months