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Central Maine Healthcare · 3 months ago

Certified Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular

US-ME-Lewiston

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Central Maine Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join their OR Team. The role involves assisting surgeons during invasive and non-invasive procedures while ensuring patient safety and maintaining a sterile environment.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgment within the Surgical Technologist’s scope of practice

Functions proficiently as the first or second Surgical Technologist on any surgical procedure to assist the surgeon in the performance of the procedure

Maintains knowledge and skills current as to procedure, instrumentation, equipment, and surgeon preference

Checks all equipment/instruments needed, prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning

Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures

Scrubs in and assists Surgeon with manipulation of catheters and guidewires

Consults with attending surgeon as necessary to obtain specific additional items for planned procedure

Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase

Preps and drapes patients following aseptic techniques

Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during procedures

Checks medication/drugs with RN as to name, dosage, and outdate; labels all medications on sterile field, per CMH policy

Stocks and assures appropriate function of all supplies and equipment within the Operating Rooms

Removes all special and reusable material after cases and responsible for cleaning in accordance with Infection Control policies

Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles); follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to Circulating Nurse and surgeon and/or corrects immediately

Demonstrates responsibility for care of instruments/equipment during intra/postoperative phase, including cleaning of instruments

Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of assigned case and instruments and/or trays to be pulled for the procedure

Consults with the STL to consolidate instrumentation/equipment required for the procedures

Regularly collaborates with other members of the surgical team, in order to maintain equipment and supplies for surgical procedures

Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure

Follows aseptic technique, when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures

Sets up, scrubs, and prepares for procedures 15-45 minutes prior to scheduled time, unless otherwise directed

Verifies informed consent, site of surgery, patient ID verbally with surgeon, and RN

Maintains safe environment for patient, co-workers and self, per CMH policies and procedures

Consults with other staff members, when in question or unfamiliar with equipment or procedure

Demonstrates competence in care of specimens and accurately handles specimens at all times

Assists with the cleaning and preparation of the rooms between procedure and after cases; restocks supplies, when necessary and organizes effectively for end-of-case clean up

Follows written procedures for steam sterilization; knows responsibilities and the necessity for chemical and biological monitoring, ensures sterility of flash autoclaved items through the proper use of flash autoclave indicators for each load processed, and follows proper procedure of tracking item (s)

Demonstrates knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures per care of the patient initiated in response to unsafe environmental situations

Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with co-workers for the patient’s benefit

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families

Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment

Maintains a basic understanding of individualized care specific to normal growth and development of age specific groups

Acts as a role model at all times. Supervises, precepts, and mentors new staff

Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain

Provides patient with explanations and verbal reassurance, as necessary

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

Protects patient’s sensitivities and right to privacy; closely observes patient with minimal disturbance

Maintains self-accountability practices for added responsibilities to enhance the safety of the patient

Customer Service: Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service

Maintains a pleasant and helpful demeanor, and presents a professional appearance toward all internal and external customers at all times

Consistently initiates interaction to provide assistance to individuals who may not be direct customers of the employee (i.e. asks patients who appear to be lost if they need assistance in finding their way)

Takes appropriate action to recover from a service difficulty, ensuring that the necessary action is taken to affect a resolution to the customer’s problem

Conducts all work activities with respect for coworkers, including the maintenance of a pleasant and professional environment, fostering calmness during stressful situations

Interacts with supervisory personnel in a professional, supportive and courteous manner, venting emotions appropriate to time and place

Demonstrates a commitment to service by consistent attendance and punctuality, scheduling absences according to departmental requirements, and incurring unplanned absences only when unavoidable circumstances exist

Qualification

Certified Surgical TechnologistBLS CertificationSurgical Procedures KnowledgeAseptic TechniquesBasic Computer KnowledgePatient EngagementCultural SensitivityEnglish CommunicationTeam Collaboration