Aurora Health Care · 4 months ago
Surgical Technologist II - Neuro/ENT
Aurora Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist II specializing in Neuro/ENT. The role involves providing optimal patient care through aseptic surgical techniques, assisting in various surgical procedures, and ensuring the operating room's safety and efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation of the Surgeons' needs; passing of instruments and/or supplies; holding of retractors, observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field)
Performs all types of procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures. Specializes in a surgical specialty area, where applicable, serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases
Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans), operating the various types of equipment used during operating room procedures, and returning equipment post procedure
Functions as a First or Second Assistant as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, holding retractors, cauterizing, application of surgical dressings and wound closure under the direct guidance of a surgeon
Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems
Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies
Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability. This includes checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair
Acts as a resource and precepts Surgical Technologists I and/or participates in department or facility committees or work teams
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards
Qualification
Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology
Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Surgical Technologist position
Completion of a suturing class approved by supervisor
Proficient in all surgical specialties with expertise in a minimum of two
Advanced knowledge and skill of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures and suturing
Demonstrated ability to anticipate and recognize physician's needs and changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions and respond appropriately
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Basic computer proficiency
Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines
Exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids
Must have functional sight and hearing
Required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift
Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing the duties of the job
Company
Aurora Health Care
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