Surgical Technologist I - Operating Room - 1.0 FTE - Days Variable Start Times
Description
Division: Perioperative Services, Operations and Support |
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Job Title: Surgical Technologist I | Job Code: 136 | |
Position Summary | The scrub surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Protects patient safety by following regulations and standards, accounts for all items post-operatively to avoid retained objects, and maintains sterile technique during procedure. Assist in prepping room for patient care, and room turn-over.
In addition to performing the essential functions listed below, may also be assigned other duties as required. | |
Statement of Accountability | Reports to Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse or Circulating Nurse | |
Qualifications
Specify if qualifications are Required or Preferred | Surgical Tech I
Specialty Pay: Surgical Tech 1 & 2 would be eligible for specialty pay consideration of 5% differential to base pay rate. Initial receipt and continuation of specialty pay is based on:
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Essential Job Responsibilities | |
Achieving ResultsKey Components: assess, plan, evaluate, demonstrate initiative, quality of work, productivity |
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Demonstrates SkillKey Components: competency, job knowledge, organizational skills, analytical skill, management of information, employee & patient safety |
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Planning & Coordinating Key Components: delegates, decision making, problem solving, management of resources |
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ProfessionalismKey Components: dependability, interpersonal skills, teamwork, patient first ethic, customer service, communication skills, punctuality/attendance, receptiveness to criticism, judgment, confidentiality |
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Improving the Organization Key Components: performance improvement, quality initiatives |
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Self-DevelopmentKey Components: maintain license/certification, education and training |
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Regulatory Compliance Key Components: JCAHO, Title 22, OIG, HIPAA, State/Federal laws, hospital policies |
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