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The University of Kansas Health System · 4 months ago

Surgical Technologist OMC - Resource Team

Olathe, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist for their Resource Team. The role involves preparing the operating room, providing surgical assistance, and ensuring quality patient care during surgical procedures.

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Responsibilities

Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures. Ensures surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely. Prepares supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile technique

Provides surgical assistance. Places sterile drapes on the patient to establish the sterile operating field. Participates in the time-out process to verify the correct patient, procedure, and surgical site. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team based on knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how they relate to the surgical patient and the patient's surgical procedure. Prepares and passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon. Sponges and suctions the surgical site to provide clear visibility. Prepares and cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon. Prepares and utilizes irrigation solutions during surgery as directed by the surgeon. Prepares and passes medications and hemostatic agents utilized during a surgical procedure (excluding drug administration). Prepares and passes off specimens as appropriate. Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon. Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeding vessels as directed by the surgeon. Operates the camera during endoscopic procedures as directed by the surgeon. Places instruments into robotic arms during a surgical procedure as directed by the surgeon. Connects drains to suction apparatus. Performs counts of instruments, sponges, needles, and supplies with a registered nurse circulator

Provides patient care. Prepares and applies sterile dressings to closed wounds. Assists with transferring and positioning the patient on the operating table

Maintains sterility and safety. Identifies and corrects breaks in the sterile operating field. Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique

Takes responsibility for self and/or team accountabilities and instills sense of ownership in others to improve performance; looks for ways to improve individual and/or team performance

Recognizes group dynamics and acts as a role model by guiding others/team to modify one's communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Recognizes, demonstrates and enables behaviors and attitudes necessary to ensure exceptional delivery of services

Understands interests and concerns of other internal/cross-functional teams and incorporates their feedback into service/work processes

Motivates self and actively engages team in achieving challenging goals and targets that are consistent with organizational direction; encourages others to overcome obstacles and achieve results

Translates the organization's strategic priorities into clear goals and targets for the work group(s) to ensure organizational alignment

Develops and re-prioritizes work plans for self and/or department by outlining clear steps to follow during unforeseen circumstances

Takes actions to improve the relationships with and between others to create an effective working environment

Creates and contributes to a positive environment where learning and knowledge sharing occurs regularly and both formally and informally within the organization and own department(s)

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required