Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Requirements

• CST CERTIFICATION MANDATORY
• High School Diploma required
• Surgical Technologist Certification as required by state regulation
• 1 – 2 years’ related experience
• Working knowledge of interventional equipment (including C-Arm and Ultrasound equipment), procedures and materials/supplies needed for each procedure
• Knowledge of sterile techniques
• Knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices to be utilized when operating radiology systems
• Successfully complete BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Assists with the maintenance and setting up of the procedure room in compliance with FMCNA/USV policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
• Stocks procedure room and procedure trays with all needed supplies and interventional equipment prior to procedure
• Cleans the procedure room including the equipment and machinery post procedure
• May assist with preparing the patient for the surgical procedure by positioning, shaving and prepping
• Performs additional tasks as designated by Physician, practicing in compliance with state regulations
• Prepares and administers medications within the scope of practice and state regulations
• Performs patient transfers and positioning of patients and transports patient to and from procedure room
• Acts as scrub assistant assisting the physician during interventional procedures under fluoroscopy; maintaining a sterile technique according to the established company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
• Draws up intravenous medication and labels as per Medication Labeling Policy, and Medication in the Sterile Field Competency
• Performs circulating duties in the procedure room
• Complies with HIPAA policies and standards in regards to patient confidentiality
• Assists with maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics. Ensures all areas are clean, sanitary and safe on a daily basis Ensures all facility equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment on a daily basis before and after procedures
• May perform minor equipment repairs and general upkeep. Communicate problems to supervisor and document issues in the communications log
• Assists with disposal of hazardous waste materials, dirty linen and rugs
• May assist with instrument sterilization and packaging of surgical instruments
• Assists with preparing, organizing, and efficiently utilizing supplies and equipment to prevent wastage
• Provides outstanding quality of patient care by supporting and driving USV quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of USV/FMS CQI tools
• Assists with implementing USV quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve USV quality standards
• Maintains integrity of medical records and other USV administrative and operational records
• Complies with all data collection and auditing activities
• Provides clerical and practical support to physicians and staff
• Works with the physicians and staff to have all necessary instruments and equipment are on hand
• May print images and send to the physician
• May assist with training and orienting new employees on the medical equipment
• Files paperwork in patient files according to policies and procedures
• Assists with inventory, ordering of supplies and re-stocking of supplies
• May process x-ray images after acquisitions
• May archive patient images to a CD or DVD to comply with USV policies and procedures for patient medical records and state regulations
• Participates in all facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies identified
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience preferred
• Experience with special procedures utilizing a C-Arm preferred