Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room - full time, 7a-530pm, 4 days/week Call requirements

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Job Summary : To assist in the delivery of aspects of health care in a clinical capacity based on the needs of the client and standards of operating room care. Job Description Essential Responsibilities Fiscal A ssist anesth e sia, s u rge o n s, and asso c iates with p rocedural r e lated tas k s M onitor in st r u m ent/equip m ent for pr o cessing fo l l owing m anufacture/ A MMI/A O R N/AST sta n dards or pr a ctice and g uidelines. C arry out est a blished pro c edure s : cl e a ning, dec o n ta m inating and ste r ilization. P r ovide assis t ance in the order of pr i o rity and r e - prio r itizes a s designated by t h e direct o r o r designee. A lter own t i m e schedule t o adju s t to c hanges in a cti v ity level of the d e part m ent. J u dicious use of supplies. ​ Qual i ty A ssist RN to obtain non- r outine sup p l ies f or indi v idualized c a re of clie n t s w ithout co m p ro m ise of q u ality or lo s s of client c a re ti m e. Support clie n t care by re a dily respo n d ing to and r eporting on-going i n t e r m ittent a nd unexpected changes i n delegated aspects of c a r e. F a cilit a te pl an ning and ad justing pr o v isions of p a tie n t care per request of a n esthe s ia, su rgeons and O R associa t es. C onsult and c ollab o rates appropriate l y to re v ise p reference cards, in s trument s e ts and sup p l y pull shee t s as techno l ogical adva n ces influence changes i n d e leg a ted a sp ects of care. Accept and delegate ta s ks approp r i a tely and p r o m ote tea m work. Patient Satisfaction Collaborate with other health care provider s regardin g th e pla n of intraoperative cares, including instr u m ent/supply set up prior to case. Respond quickly and is able to work under stress related to m ulti p le requests for supplies/instru m ents. Maintain professional environ m ent and keep noise to a m inimum at all ti m es Exe m plify e xcellent guest relations to patients, visitors, and physicians and co-workers. Collaborate as a m e m ber of the operati v e team to enhance patient flow with changes to daily procedure schedules. Patien t Safety Cleaning, deconta m ination, and sterili z ation of all instru m ents, m etal goods, and equipment used for patient care. Plan and prepare for sur g ical interve n tion based on individualized needs of each patient and respond to on-going, i n ter m ittent, and unexpected chan g e s in delegated aspects of care. Adher e t o HIPA A an d follo w socia l m e dia policy and adhere to standards of practice for instru m ent and supply sterility. Verify double check system to verify m edications/supplies that are passed to the sterile field. Maintain just culture and report any b reaks in st e rile f ield and acti v ities surrounding patient care. Professional Develop m e nt Maintain workable kno w ledge of anato m y and instru m ents/equip m ent. Share knowledge and skills with colleagues and others inc l udin g orientation and cross-training. De m onstrate leadership and be a res o urce for peer, prece p ts students and n ew e m ployee when needed. Identify professional needs and coll a borates with m anage m ent for learning opportunities for self and for the unit. Participate in development and i m ple m entation of depart m e ntal goals and atten d produc t practic e chang e in-services. ​ Custo m er Service Establish and m aintain stron g relationship s wit h all custo m ers, focusing on physicians, provider practice s , anesthesi a an d public. Provide a professional and quiet patient environ m ent. Practice AIDET (Acknowledge, Identi f y, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) Pro m ote commi t m ent to co-workers, view all staff as part of an equal team and be app r oachable at all ti m es, and m aintain interde p art m ental relati o nships Be flexible with assign m ents, staff i ng needs and assigned shifts. Mandatory Licensure/Certifications: (CST) Currently certified by The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or (LPN) Curr e ntly licen s ed by the In d i a na Sta t e Board of Nurses' Registration and Nursing Education as a Registered Nurse. *Job description is not meant to cover or include all the tasks, duties or responsibilities the employee may be required to perform. Job duties and responsibilities can change at any time, with or without notice due to business need. Work Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40