What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist (Heart Team) - Operating Room / Surgical Services, Providence Hospital position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
Surgical technologist with less than three years’ operating room experience; competent to scrub all cases, fluent in one service; upon completion of orientation routinely serves as preceptor to new employee’s; prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures; assures aseptic condition is maintained by the scrubbed surgical team throughout the procedure; sets up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures; anticipates surgeon and patient needs during a procedure; provides surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment; provides for patient safety by actively participating in the intraoperative "timeout”; participates with RN in counting all sponges, instruments, etc., at appropriate times during the surgical procedure; utilizes other safety measures such as safety belts, positioning devices and alarms; takes care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings; utilizes correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables in order to prevent injury to patient and personnel; follows relevant safety and sanitation guidelines; participates in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis; participates in stocking and restocking medical supplies Inspects and uses proper technique to ensure surgical instrumentation quality; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; performs all other duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a scrub technician training course.