Job Description

Lines of Responsibility: Lead Tech-Clinical Manager--Administrator

Position Overview: Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the anticipating the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room. Responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas, and receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment.

Requirements: Must be a graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technology Program and must be Certified Surgical Technologist or obtain certification within three months of hire (if new graduate of program).

Responsibilities:

1. Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
2. Efficiently and effectively assists physician with operative procedures.
   1. Anticipates surgeon/physician's need both in preparing for procedures and during procedures.
   2. Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations.
3. Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by
   1. assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure;
   2. preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure;
   3. gowning and gloving surgeon and other members of the OR team;
   4. handles instruments in a manner which prolongs "life" of instruments.
   5. assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsibility for completing sponge, needle, and sharps count preoperatively and postoperatively with the RN circulator;
   6. retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
   7. assisting with placement of sterile drapes;
   8. assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
   9. providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure;
   10. maintaining an organized sterile field;
   11. ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed; and
   12. preparing sterile dressings.
4. Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontam.
5. Assist with pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.
6. Follow established, evidenced-based protocols and manufacturer's instructions for point of use cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging and disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment as requested.
7. Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility as needed.
8. Adhere to standard precautions including the use of appropriate hand hygiene, appropriate personal protective equipment and safe practices to ensure patient safety, personal safety and a safe environment.
9. Follow safety procedures and manufacturer's instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
10. Operate equipment safely and according to the manufacturer's instructions for use.
11. Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for sterilizers.
12. Prepare and distribute surgical case trays and equipment according to physician's preference cards and anticipate needs of the perioperative team.
13. Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities.
14. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
15. Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for work area.
16. Assist with improving the quality of perioperative services.
17. Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks as directed.
18. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of the company, individuals, and health information.
19. Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
20. Exhibit high integrity, good judgement, professionalism, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
21. Exhibit behaviors that align with and contribute to a positive organizational culture.
22. Demonstrate a tactful, collaborative style with the ability to give and receive positive and developmental feedback appropriately.
23. Demonstrate a commitment to coworkers, patients and all stakeholders.
24. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technology Program
• Certified surgical technologist (CST) within one year of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred:

• One year of one surgical technician experience; preferably in ophthalmic surgery.
• Computer skills (eg, Microsoft® PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, sharp instruments and other devices, communicable diseases, chemicals, and repetitive motions
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting instrument trays
• Manual and finger dexterity
• Hand and eye coordination
• Sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
• Moderate noise level

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996: Responsible for knowing the processes involved assuring the standards established by HIPAA, and ensuring they are followed including the practices and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information.