Working under the general supervision of the Director of Surgical Services, the Surgical Technologist is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and quality patient and family-centered care within Surgical Services. This role involves protecting patient rights, ensuring quality care, demonstrating clinical competency, and maintaining professionalism within a Critical Access Hospital setting.
Responsibilities
Protect the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy
Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families
Resolve patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
Utilize appropriate resources for non-English speaking patients, hearing and sight impaired individuals, and/or healthcare illiteracy
Take proactive steps to recognize and report suspected abuse to your supervisor, including child, geriatric, sexual, and spousal abuse
Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments
Adhere to Infection Prevention standards, consistent in hand hygiene practice before and after each patient interaction
Hold team members to IP and hand hygiene standards
Actively participate in departmental continuous survey readiness activities, departmental collateral duties, quality reviews, and performance improvement projects
Demonstrate knowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon
Identify the name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation
Apply knowledge of normal and pathological anatomy and physiology to individualize patient care
Demonstrate the application of the principles of asepsis and disinfection in a knowledgeable manner in the care of supplies, instruments, and the environment
Follow strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of the sterile field
Participate in the "time out" for every patient to ensure correct side, site, and level prior to procedure
Protect patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, positioning, heat, and/or extraneous objects
Perform count procedure to protect patient from unintended retained foreign objects
Manage patient specimen according to hospital policy
Measure and pass medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure
Verify and check the surgeon's preference card for each procedure
Identify and act appropriately in an OR emergency situation
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Cross-train to other duties as needed to promote flexibility, sustainability, and teamwork within the Critical Access Hospital setting
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and/or participating in professional societies
Demonstrate accountability as a healthcare professional by recognizing each practitioner is individually responsible for their actions
Come to work daily, on time, and complete scheduled shift
Facilitate to maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA)
Contribute to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect
Maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times
Work as a team member with other departments
Practice workplace safety daily
Actively participate in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings
Attend and participate in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and sign off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes
Complete all required annual education on or before the due date
Requirements
Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program
Current clinical skills within scope of practice
Ability to effectively organize work and set priorities
Current infection control practice
Positive bedside manner
Applicable physio/social/spiritual knowledge related to patient care
Practice safe work conditions
Work effectively within the healthcare team
Able to work irregular hours including call
Computer literate
Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
Familiarity with computer and other business machines
Nice to have:
Certification
Important Details
License and Certification: CST certification required within one year of hire; Currently registered with New Hampshire Board of Medical Technicians; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
About the Company
This role is within a Critical Access Hospital setting.
