Ophthalmic Surgical Technologist, full-time
Bend Surgery CenterBend, OR, USjob_description.job_card.30_days_ago
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionIdentifies, selects and coordinates equipment, instrumentation and supplies required Assists in preparation of room, room turnover cleaning, and terminal cleaning; restocking as required Opens” packs and instrument trays Scrubs, gowns and gloves according to procedure Prepares work areas by draping, preparing and testing equipment and organizing instrumentation Assists in establishing, monitoring and maintaining sterile field Assists physician as directed intraoperatively Keeps field clean and free of used sponges, suture ends and instruments Watches surgeons hand signals and responds appropriately Cares for surgical equipment and instruments and manages supplies Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct and complies with center policies and procedures Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant Provides a safe environment for the patient Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command Legibly documents when appropriate based on Center policy / procedure Promotes patient and physician satisfaction Uses proper cleaning and sterilization techniques as specific in the policy and procedures and per manufacturer’s instructions for use Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE) Observes universal precautions Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person Attends all required education Regular and predictable attendance Assists with the utilization of protective padding specific to patient’s skin integrity status and position for surgery or procedures and maintains patient’s proper body alignment as determined by procedure Plans for proposed surgical intervention by selecting appropriate equipment and supplies following physician preference Assists RN in the performance of duties assigned Provides input to the circulating nurse in the identification of patient problems Performs item count to include, but not limited to, sponges, sharps and instruments, pre, intra, and post operatively and takes appropriate action if count is not acceptable Ensures availability of appropriate supplies and equipment intra-operatively Labels medications on the sterile field per Center policy / procedure Initiates corrective action for breaks in sterile technique Handles tissue specimens correctly and accurately according to policy and procedures Follows standards for sharps safety according to facility policy and procedure Follows standard for electrosurgical safety according to facility policy and procedure Follows standards for disposal of biohazard waste according to Center policy and procedure Operates specialty equipment per manufacturer’s instructions for use Assists with the orientation and training of new personnel Actively participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities Actively participates in the time out Adheres to safety policies and practices good body mechanics and ergonomics Follows all rules and regulations for PHI and HIPAA protections of patient information Follows all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, attendance, timeliness, and safeguarding confidential information Reports incidents in a timely manner Promotes patient and employee safety and communicates concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command Attends in-service programs as requested Performs other related duties as directed Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to implement principles of aseptic and sterile technique Understanding of principles of surgical positioning Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment use and care Knowledge of surgical procedures and basics of care to include anesthesia and potential complications Recognition of signs and symptoms of emergency situations and interventions Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percentages. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or have vocational training that qualifies under state grandfathering rules Holds and maintains a surgical technologist certification issued by a nationally accredited certifying organization for surgical technologists or obtain such certification within 12 months of graduation of an accredited Surgical Technology program or meet grandfathering clause by providing documentation showing that the person practiced surgical technology during at least two of the three years immediately preceding January 1, 2017 At least one (1) year previous experience in surgery or prior on-the-job scrub experience
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Job Summary :
The surgical technician specializes in assisting eye surgeons with the instrumentation and technical aspects of the operative event. Responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures in accordance with established procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Does not oversee other staff.
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Ophthalmic Surgical Technologist, full-time • Bend, OR, US