Certified Surgical Technologist

Overview

Founded in 1950, Central Indiana Orthopedics (CIO) is a premier, independent orthopedic practice in central Indiana that delivers compassionate and expert care to patients with bone, joint and muscle injuries and conditions. CIO has locations in Fishers, Anderson, Muncie, Marion and Zionsville, and proudly serves as team physicians for Anderson University as well as supporting several local high schools. Specializing in neck-to-toe orthopedic care, patients benefit from the expertise CIO’s board-certified physicians and licensed specialists offer in joint replacement and revision, podiatry, physiatry, regenerative medicine, sports medicine and treatment of work-related injuries. CIO also offers imaging services, physical therapy, outpatient surgery and Walk-In Clinics for immediate orthopedic care.

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000 professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

• Clinical quality
• Integrity
• Service excellence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Inclusion
  
  

Our values aren’t empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

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Responsibilities

Our Surgical Technicians assist the surgical team with sterile set up, passing of surgical tools as well as assisting and preparing patients for the procedure. Surgical Technicians are a vital part to our surgical team to help maintain the sterile environment as well as help with the efficiency in our operating rooms

Essential Position Responsibilities

Job Knowledge

Delivers safe patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse and according to surgery center policy and procedure.

• Demonstrates ability to respond to patient care and facility needs in an emergency situation.
• Initiates and implements basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations.

Demonstrates ability to meet patient's and family's learning needs as identified in the plan of care.

Orients the patient and family to the patient care environment, surgery center and unit routines.

Assists the Registered Nurse with patient discharges.

Demonstrates continued competence in treating, and caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective.

Provides appropriate interventions related to safety issues.

Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.

Productivity

Follows established policies and procedures with regard to attendance.

• Maintains attendance according to guidelines and policy established by facility.
• Adheres to tardiness policy.
• Provides notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness in accordance with established departmental procedures as noted by supervisor.
• Requests scheduled time off according to procedure as noted by supervisor.

Utilizes time effectively.

Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.

Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Demonstrates the competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.

Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor.

Completes all employee/patient incident documentation in a thorough and timely manner, as required by facility policy.

Demonstrates complete understanding of established emergency procedures for facility.

Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained.

Regularly maintains work area and equipment in a pristine manner.

Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.

Completes appropriate financial management responsibilities.

• Provides input re: equipment needs/supply needs.
• Completes patient charges in accordance with facility procedure.
• Demonstrates sound cost containment techniques.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Strives to be professional, courteous, helpful and cooperative.
• Attends and participates in all applicable training and development workshops scheduled by the facility.
• Maintains dress and appearance according to standards as observed by management.
• Compliance
• Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.
• Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• Service Satisfaction
• Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care.
• Documents all patient information according to established standards of care, policies and procedures.
• Provides a shift report to oncoming personnel which is accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient's condition and response to care.
• Provides pertinent patient information to the physician, family and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Discusses patient information with other health team members in an appropriate environment.
• Documents patient's/significant other's response to teaching interventions.
• Interacts with all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional facility environment.
• Displays a caring and responsive attitude and conducts all activities respecting patient, family and employee rights and expectations.
• Maintains confidentiality of all facility and patient information as required by facility policy.
• Fosters a positive and professional facility environment by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner and by participating as a team member.
• Diffuses/resolves conflict by appropriately communicating with those involved.
• Accepts constructive criticism and gives suggestions in a professional manner.
• Considers age specific needs in communication.
• Skill Review
  
  

Planning and Organization

• Ensures provision of effective, efficient quality services at the hospital.
• Demonstrates understanding of policies and procedures through
• Active participation in management in-services and meetings
• Attendance at required in-services (i.e. fire, infection control, Hazardous materials, etc.)
• Familiarization with Corporate, Federal, State, Local and other policies applicable to area(s)
  
  

Financial Management

Completes appropriate financial management responsibilities.

• Provides input regarding equipment needs/supply needs.
• Completes patient charges in accordance with facility procedure.
• Demonstrates sound cost containment techniques.
  
  

Business Relationships

• Ensures customer satisfaction and other performance criteria are measured and used to enhance
  
  

services and performance

Facilitates employee empowerment, so that the employees can deliver customer service and satisfaction.

Leadership

• Utilizes time effectively.
• Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.
• Adheres to established surgical hospital safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environme
• Demonstrates the competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.
• Identifies potentially unsafe conditions, takes action and notifies one-up.
• Completes all employee/patient incident documentation in a thorough and timely manner, as required by facility policy.
• Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of established emergency procedures for department and surgical hospital.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Administrator.
  
  

Staff Development and Utilization

• Provides leadership and assistance to staff
• Enhances relationships through timely, and effective information flow between professional staff,vendor partners, contract partners, and facility personnel
  
  

Attendance

• Follows established surgical hospital policies and procedures with regard to attendance.
• Maintains attendance according to guidelines and policy established by facility
• Adheres to tardiness policy
• Provides notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness in accordance with established departmental procedures as noted by manager.
• Requests scheduled time off according to procedure as noted by supervisor.
• It may be necessary to perform some overtime beyond regularly scheduled work hours and weekends to provide patient care.
• Some on call duty may be required.
• Because of the nature of patient care and pace, this job can be stressful and hectic.
• The job is extremely people oriented and fast paced.
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is indoors in climate-controlled environment. Patient care environment with potential exposure to unpleasant odors, to blood and body fluids that may carry infection, to infectious disease, and to chemical and electrical hazards. Occasional exposure to outdoor climate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and feel objects. Ability to climb, pull, push, and kneel. Ability to push a stretcher/wheelchair with a patient. Ability to lift/transfer patients in excess of 100lbs. Ability to wear lead apron and push heavy equipment.

DEGREE OF SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO POSITION:

Minimal. Must be self-directed and able to work independently.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

Licenses or Certifications: Successful completion of Operating Room Technician program. Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Course preferred.

Education, Vocational Training And Experience

Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program preferred

Experience

Minimum 1 year experience in surgical assisting preferred.

USD $29.00/Hr. USD $43.50/Hr.