Sobre

• Description

Job Summary

• Provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instrumentation and equipment during surgery and/or procedures performed in the Operating Room.

Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies

• Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital.
• Servant Leadership – Supporting both patients and colleagues with humility and purpose.
• Excellence – Maintaining the highest standards in diagnostic quality, supervision, and staff development.
• Respect – Cultivating a professional and inclusive environment for patients and staff.
• Virtuousness – Acting with integrity, honesty, and responsibility in clinical practice.
• Innovation – Advancing imaging protocols and adopting evidence-based practices.
• Community – Championing health and wellness across our region.
• Education – Leading training, mentoring, and professional development for staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• · Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and other health care providers.
• · Ensure availability of supplies and equipment, process sterile instrumentation and equipment.
• · Performs housekeeping duties as necessary.
• · Utilize sterile technique while setting up and assisting physician.
• · Assist in direct patient care when necessary.
• · Participate in call schedule.
• · Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• · As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES

• · Knowledge and competency in OR technology and central service.
• AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
• Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
• Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Ø Education – High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ø Work Experience – One year in an OR or CS department required or successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist/OR Technologist program preferred.
• Ø License/Certification – BLS required within 6 months of hire; CST preferred.
• ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
• Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, and interaction with patients and staff. Must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds as part of routine duties.