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Job Summary:\rThe Senior Surgical Technologist functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age-appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has advanced knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of at least two surgical specialties including moderate to high acuity cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits a high-level ability to acquire additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Must have the clinical skill, knowledge, and disposition to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Initiates performance improvement initiatives in conjunction with unit leadership. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies, and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (Not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering, and stocking LDR's and ORs and additional areas as assigned. They will assist providers and nurses in vaginal deliveries, obtain weights, measurements, and infant footprints. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.\rDEFINITION:\rCertified Surgical Technologist required to have a certificate or associate degree from a community college or a technical school and have passed the competency examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or National Center for Competency Testing\rCore Responsibilities and Essential Functions:\rHe/she has the knowledge, skill and ability of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team within moderate to high difficulty surgical cases as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment, and instrumentation of the case\ra.\tChecks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card.\rb.\tAssists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies.\rc.\tSets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate, aseptically prioritized, and timely manner, including reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference cards\rd.\tPerforms appropriate surgical counts with circulator.\re.\tActively participates in the procedure pause/time-out.\rf.\tScrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.\rg.\tAssists in draping sterile field.\rh.\tPasses instruments to surgeon during the procedure. Maintains an organized back table and operative field. Able to anticipate and offer surgeon suggestions throughout the procedure for facilitating cases\ri.\tMaintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.\rj.\tPrepares sterile dressings.\rk.\tActively participates in post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling of the specimens.\rl.\tCleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical need instrument\rm.\tApplies principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and safety of patients and employees\rn.\tPrepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards. Reviews surgical schedule and assists clinical coordinator with preparation for future cases\ro.\tObserves the patients condition and immediately report any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse.\rp.\tProactively plans for the next steps in the progression of procedure as needed, demonstrating an ability to adjust without faltering when an emergency arises\rq.\tPerforms with the knowledge, skill, and ability within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases\rr.\tPrepares OR room and other areas (as needed) for receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turning OR room over, orders/requests supplies, preparing instruments for future procedures, and notification of specialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment.\rs.\tMaintains financial stewardship related to supplies and equipment, only opening required supplies until requested by the surgeon\rt.\tApplies knowledge of advanced surgical techniques\ru.\tExhibits a high level of collaboration with peers in decisions making related to surgical patient care\rAssists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care\ra.\tProvides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity under supervision of the registered nurse\rb.\tAlways partners with the patient by verifying procedure and conducting relief bedside shift report.\rc.\tPractices using current clinical practice standards under the supervision of the registered nurse\rd.\tUpholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such as goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes.\re.\tSupports evidence-based practice and ethical accountability\rf.\tDemonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Promotes team spirit and positive work environment.\rg.\tServes as patient advocate including patient care and safety.\rh.\tAssists other members of the team with between case and terminal cleaning of room.\ri.\tAssists in preparing room for the next patient.\rj.\tAssists in transporting patients.\rk.\tAppropriately provides comfort and safety measures for specific age patient.\rl.\tParticipates in performance improvement initiatives. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and collaborate with the health care team\rm.\tMaintains positive attitude and flexibility in assignments\rPractice Development\ra.\tCompletes all initial and annual competencies, required mandatory education, population-specific education, CBLs\rb.\tProvides positive learning environment for students and new hires\rc.\tStrives to make the Wellstar Standards of behavior part of daily work activity\rd.\tParticipates in any new training related to new policies, processes, or equipment. Disposition, clinical skills, and knowledge to mentor, precept, or train students and new employees.\re.\tTrains others on new information, new processes, and/or new equipment\rf.\tResource/Super-user for new technology or procedures introduced by our surgeons\rg. Maintains twenty (20) hours in continuing education related to field per evaluation period\rOther duties as assigned\ra.\tSupports licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and equipment in which he/she is competent\rb.\tCares for surgical equipment and accessories\rc.\tAlways ensures organization and cleanliness of the surgical area\rd.\tMaintains stock/medical supplies\re.\tAssumes responsibility for other duties as assigned\rf.\tCompletes leadership development training annually.\rf. Completes all Success Factor Requirements by planning with charge nurses and managers if necessary.\rPerforms other duties as assigned\rComplies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.\rRequired Minimum Education:\rHigh school diploma or GED\rGraduate of an accredited (for example: CAAHEP and ABHES) program in surgical technology\rlicensed practical nurse\r\rRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):\rAll certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - InstructorCST - Cert Surgical Tech or TS-C(NCCT) - Tech in Surgery - Certified\rAdditional License(s) and Certification(s):\rRequired Minimum Experience:\rminimum 5 years\rRequired Minimum Skills:\rAbility to read, write and speak the English language.\rStrong customer service and interpersonal skills.\rAbility to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care.\rAbility to delegate to other team members as required.\rAbility to multi-task essential.\rAbility to function in stressful and emergency situations essential.\rStrong detail orientation required.\rKnowledge of surgical procedures required.\rBasic computer skills are required.\rSkill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.\rSkill and ability to handle multiple priorities, self-direct, and apply independent judgment.\rAbility to think critically and adapt quickly to changing situations.\rSkill and ability in basic computer skills including Word, Excel.

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