What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extern - Surgical Technology - Surgery position at Lima Memorial Health System?
Functioning within the Health System’s mission, values, objectives, procedures and policies, the Extern - Surgical Technology functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse and physicians to provide quality patient care. The Extern -Surgical Technology is responsible to assist in the delivery of care for the surgical patient. The Extern functions as both the primary and the secondary technician in all areas of Surgical Services including, but not limited to, General, Ortho, OB/GYN, Podiatry, Urology, Neuro, Vascular, ENT, Plastics, Hybrid, Robotics and Laser cases. Judgments are made based upon clinical skills. S/he functions as a messenger and a transporter when required, and is responsible for facilitating communication within the unit as well as with other Health System departments. Once training is completed, the Extern - Surgical Technology is able to be part of the on-call rotation in the respective area of training. On-call is not required however, may be picked up if the associate desires. On-call response time within 30 minutes required
Education: Will accept an RN student who has completed 2nd quarter or 1st semester clinicals in a nursing associate’s degree or is a second-year student in a BSN program. Will accept surgical technology student who has completed 2nd semester/1st semester of clinicals.
Licensure/Certification: BLS required.
Experience: One year of experience in an O.R. setting preferred.
Skills: Must have a willingness to train in all facets of Surgical Services including, but not limited to, Ortho, General, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, Neuro, Vascular, Plastics, Hybrid, Robotics, and Laser cases. Must be a highly motivated, dependable individual willing to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment. . Must also have excellent interpersonal skills including the demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner with patients and their families, coworkers and physicians. A professional attitude and demeanor is required at all times. Must demonstrate flexibility with work schedule changes. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and quickly adapt to change throughout the shift. Must also possess strong organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.