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Order Details Job Description Job Title: Surgery Technologist Pay Grade: Reports to: Supervisor/Manager Department/Job Code: 6420/6450; 1621/1622 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt OSHA Exposure Level: Job Summary A surgery technician provides assistance in the operating room. These individuals work under the supervision of surgeons, anesthesiologist and nurses. They care for patients during the surgical /procedure. Surgery technicians can work in ambulatory (River View, Pavilion) or the hospital setting (Main OR). The surgery technician plans, implements, evaluates patient care along with other team members. They accept responsibility for collaboration with co-workers in the implementation of care. This position is responsible for providing optimum levels of care as the patient s transition through their stay. All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies and guidelines outlined in the department and Center policy and procedure manuals. These will be measured through surveys, department goals, peer input, expectation and experience. Customer Relations While performing the above, the employee will enhance positive relations with all customers including but not limited to: patients, families, hospital and medical staff. Team Member Relations and Quality of Service This position will willingly share knowledge with others, promote and support new roles, assist in staffing needs, maintain safe environment, all to facilitate meeting organizational goals. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance to the established FMC policies, procedures and guidelines. Job Qualifications Education: Graduate of a surgical technician accredited program required. Attends in-services to maintain professional standards. Licensure & Certifications: CPR certification. Certification (CST) required. Experience: Previous OR experience preferred. Job-related Skills: Good basic clinical skills in delivering of care in an ambulatory and inpatient care facility. Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; ability to problem-solve and facilitate resolution to issues; demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities; ability to make independent decisions. Organizational Expectations and Responsibilities Mission and Service ValuesEmpathy Demonstrates a willingness to understand others perspectives, without labeling or judging; treats others with compassion and is personally engaged in providing patient and family-centered care.Integrity Takes responsibility for own words and actions; has passion and courage to do the right thing; delivers on promises and commitments; is honest and achieves excellence in all things through ethical and legal behavior.Stewardship Uses FMC resources wisely; respects the time and resources of patients, family and peers; shows pride in FMC and gives back to the Center and community with time, talent and /or money.Agility Demonstrates courage to take initiative to find creative solutions; anticipates concerns and responds promptly; minimizes bureaucracy and explores opportunity for growth.Teamwork Works collaboratively, not in silos; treats others with courtesy and respect; assumes good intent and welcomes differing viewpoints; creates a spirit of belonging and fellowship within FMC; embraces the FMC culture.Commitment and EngagementQuality Demonstrates commitment to improve individual performance and contributes to team accomplishments and quality improvement initiatives.Safety Creates and maintains a safe and clean work environment and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate individuals.Service Recognizes and anticipates the needs of customers and strives to surpass customer expectations; utilizes AIDET, TeamSTEPPS and other tools to avoid and/or resolve concerns with the best possible outcome.Sustainability Demonstrates timely, accurate and cost-conscious use of resources in the daily work.Personal EngagementOrganization Commitment Complies with FMC policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines; reports compliance or ethical concerns to appropriate personnel; does not gossip but works to create a positive work experience with others.Personal Commitment Demonstrates ownership of the job; willing to step up and help others; works across departmental lines; is fully present at work physically and emotionally; maximizes own talents and that of others.Personal Growth Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning; completes all mandatory education and participates in learning events/opportunities/experiences to enhance on-the-job performance. Essential Job Functions Job Expectations and Responsibilities: Planning Prepare the operating/procedure room and surgical equipment.Proficient in scrubbing open heart casesDemonstrates collaborative interdepartmental planning in identifying and meeting patient-family centered needs and awareness of the nursing care plan.Communicates with patient and practitioner through pre-operative planning. Implementation Provides care appropriate in a non-judgmental, nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to the needs of all ages, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights. Identify age requirements (infant to geriatric) using clinical data and patient needs.Passes tools to surgeons during an operation and helps control equipment such as lights, bovie or suction.Assist with safe transfer of the patient to the operating room table.Assists in positioning patient safely for the procedure to prevent injury or harm.Participates in the physician-led time-out.Initiates appropriate emergency procedures in collaboration with the physician; including BLS.Ensures patient s rights are respected and protects patient privacy by adhering to HIPPA guidelines in the management of all patient information. Evaluation Evaluates and assesses interventions and participates in the briefing/debriefing process.Practices positive responses to job demands and changes through organization and time management.Facilitates safe and effective follow-up care through verbal hand off communication. Other position responsibility Attends various unit, division or committee meetings as designated by the manager or clinical charge nurse.Assures equipment and supplies are readily available for patient care, reporting malfunctions to proper department.Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently to enhance positive outcomes in patient care, addresses unit needs and supports the Center s mission.Participates in and fosters an approach to continuously improving quality through Six Sigma methodology that includes both intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities. Ensures patient rights are respected and protects patient privacy by adhering to HIPPA guidelines in the management of all patient information.The candidate will successfully complete yearly competencies to secure and maintain the position.Employee will implement, evaluate and revise annual self-development goals as outlined on previous Performance Appraisal. Physical Capacity DemandHeavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Job Considerations Psychological/Mental analytical abilities, memory, problem-solving and creativity Physiological Potential Exposures: Electrical equipmentCognitive Communication and collaboration with other co-workers, physicians, other employees, and patients and families; prioritizing and time management; persuasiveness and judgment Environmental No special considerations Protective Equipment No special considerations Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Medefis