$15,000 Starting bonus!!*
*$15,000 bonus is contingent on the signing of a 2 year contract, as well as a successful 90 introductory period.
Job Summary:
Assist the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensure operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Maintain appropriate levels of all surgical instruments and supplies. Responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Pre-Operative Phase
Procedures
- Adapt procedures to meet individual needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Room Preparation
- Prepare room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each individual case.
- Utilize surgeon preference cards and update as needed.
Equipment
- Check all equipment/instruments needed prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.
Aseptic Technique
- Follow aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies, setting up procedures, and during procedures.
Procedure Preparation
- Set up, scrub, and prepare for procedures in a time frame which does not delay case start.
Assisting
- Assist in positioning of patients for surgical procedures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Intra-Operative Phase
Instrument Table
- Maintain an orderly and sterile instrument table for the purpose of efficiency.
- Surgical Procedure Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge of step-by-step progress of specific surgical procedures, including instruments and/or trays needed for each procedure.Operating Room Counts
- Complete operating room counts accurately; follow proper procedure in the event of incorrect count, report all discrepancies to circulating nurse and correct immediately.
Surgical Specimens
- Handle surgical specimens and bodily fluids properly.
Judgment
- Make decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgment.
Transfer Patient
- Transfer patients safely, e.g. lock transport vehicle wheels, secure IV lines, catheters, pain pumps, suction devices, protect patient's extremities during transfer, and use transfer devices as appropriate.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Post-Operative Phase
Postoperative Room Preparation
- Clean and prepare rooms between procedures and after last case; restock supplies and organize effectively for end-of-case clean up.
Postoperative Instruments
- Responsible for care of instruments/equipment during intra/postoperative phase, including cleaning and processing of instruments.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Central Sterile
Sterilization Methods/Testing/Inspections
- Differentiate sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment; appropriate validation and spore testing with records computed per policy; visual inspection of sterilizations for visible signs of malfunction; report to manager.
- Load and operate all sterilizers (steam) and complete all appropriate documentation records as needed.
- Instrument Procedure Trays/Peel Packs
- Assemble all instrument procedure trays and/or packs following prescribed manner using content lists as a guide.
- Clean, prepare, and wrap package instruments correctly according to policy. (Autoclave loads)
Event-Related Sterilization
- Understand and utilize event-related sterilization.
Information ProcessingLanguage Use Skills
- Skill in language use, including reading and comprehending instructions, short correspondence, and memos, constructing correspondence, and presenting information in one-on-one, small group situations, in person and electronically.
- Computer Use
- Use computer to perform department functions, i.e. forms, data entry, e-mail.
Interpersonal SkillsCompassion
- Demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others, including patients, co- workers, and visitors.
- Professional Image
- Follow dress code. Project a pleasant and professional image per policy.
- Wear identification while on duty.
- Communicate name and role to patient.
Analyzing Skills
- Analyze situations accurately, make decisions to bring a favorable resolution, and take effective action; seek out help when appropriate.
Flexibility/Stressful Situation
- Respond with flexibility to changing work load and/or patient assignments, be able to be organized and function under stressful situations.
Working Relationships
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, co- workers and the public that harbor a friendly, yet professional interaction.
- Demonstrate willingness to readily interact with other staff members and department leaders.
Mentor/Preceptor
- Act as a mentor/preceptor for students/new employees.
Personal Growth
- Accept responsibility for own professional growth and personal conduct by seeking knowledge in work specific areas, taking advantage of opportunities at work to observe and volunteer.
Other Duties
- Perform other duties as directed/required to ensure efficient operations of Premier Bone & Joint Centers.
Adherence to Facility/Departmental Policy
Attendance
- Maintain a good attendance record, arrive to work punctually and able to substantiate overtime.
Punctuality
- Arrives to work punctually.
Overtime
- Be able to substantiate overtime, minimize overtime and adjust hours as needed.
Confidentiality
- Observe confidentiality of information in regard to patients, physicians, and fellow employees; ability to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards.
- Safety & Infection Control Policies/ Standards of Care
- Adhere to safety and infection control policies and standards of care policies, including patient’s privacy rights.
Staff Meetings/In-services
- Participate in Premier Bone & Joint Centers and departmental in-services and staff meetings.
Standards of Care
- Perform patient care according to policies and procedures and standards of care of the facility.
QA
- Participate in performance improvement and quality assurance (QA) activities when able.
Care of Environment, Equipment, & SuppliesOrder Supplies/Stock Supplies
- Order supplies and equipment, and stock in an organized manner, according to policy.
- Stock Supplies
- Maintain appropriate stock of supplies in patient care areas and order on occasion.
Equipment Safe Technique
- Utilize correct/safe technique when using equipment and notify manager of malfunctioning equipment.
Malfunctioning Equipment
- Notify manager of malfunctioning equipment.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person