Certified Surgical Technologist- Work on Weekend
LCMC Health, New Orleans, LA, United States
Purpose
The purpose of the job is to establish and maintain a sterile field and safe environment throughout the surgical procedure, to assess instrumentation and equipment needs, and to anticipate and provide instrumentation and equipment needs for the surgeon's use in a timely manner to enhance patient outcomes.
General Duties
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of basic patient care concepts. Performs and/or provides scrub assistance during procedures which reflect awareness of anatomy, necessary principles, skills, supplies, and adequate knowledge base. Assists the circulating nurse in implementing the perioperative plan of care to include: patient positioning, confirmation/preparation of operative site, updating physician preference card, care of operative specimens and room turnover.
Demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis. Adheres to unit specific standards, policies and procedures for aseptic techniques. Selects proper sterilization method of instruments/equipment: sterilizes prior to procedures, as necessary and verifies instruments are sterile. Takes corrective action when any unsafe practice, conditions or breaks in aseptic technique occur and reports information to the circulating nurse.
Demonstrates basic surgical case preparation skills. Assists with pulling cases and checks case cart for completeness, obtains supplies and equipment and determines them to be in good working order before a case begins. Prepares the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures based on scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card. Follows policies for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, setting up back table, draping and counting with the circulating nurse.
Demonstrates the ability to perform the role of first scrub on all basic surgical cases. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, which includes passing instruments, sutures and other items appropriate to the procedure. Establishes and maintains an organized sterile field. Assists the surgeon by retracting tissue, holding instrumentation to provide exposure and cutting suture under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
Supply Room Access: enters supply room(s) on nursing units as needed to perform necessary job functions. Refrains from manipulating or removing any intravenous fluids that are stored in the area.
Education / Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
Licenses and Certifications
American Heart Association, Heart Saver & First Aid.
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
Functional Demands
Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Physical Demands
Sitting - Occasional (0–35% of day)
Standing - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Walking - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0–35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 0–10 lbs - Continuous (67–100% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 10–20 lbs - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 20–50 lbs - Occasional (0–35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 0–10 lbs - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 10–20 lbs - Occasional (0–35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 20–50 lbs - Occasional (0–35% of day)
Carrying objects - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Push/pull - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Twisting - Occasional (0–35% of day)
Bending - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Reaching forward - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Reaching overhead - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0–35% of day)
Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Talk or hear - Continuous (67–100% of day)
Sensory Requirements
Near Vision - Accurate 20/40
Far Vision - Accurate 20/40
Color Discrimination - Yes
Depth Perception - Moderate
Hearing - Accurate
Occupational Exposure Risk Potential
Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
Radiation - Reasonably Anticipated
Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated
Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
Dust/paticular matter - Not Anticipated
Other (List) - Not Anticipated
Population Served
Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: No
Youth (1 yr to 15 yrs): Yes
Adult (16 and up): Yes
Work Shift
Nights (United States of America)
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The purpose of the job is to establish and maintain a sterile field and safe environment throughout the surgical procedure, to assess instrumentation and equipment needs, and to anticipate and provide instrumentation and equipment needs for the surgeon's use in a timely manner to enhance patient outcomes.
General Duties
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of basic patient care concepts. Performs and/or provides scrub assistance during procedures which reflect awareness of anatomy, necessary principles, skills, supplies, and adequate knowledge base. Assists the circulating nurse in implementing the perioperative plan of care to include: patient positioning, confirmation/preparation of operative site, updating physician preference card, care of operative specimens and room turnover.
Demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis. Adheres to unit specific standards, policies and procedures for aseptic techniques. Selects proper sterilization method of instruments/equipment: sterilizes prior to procedures, as necessary and verifies instruments are sterile. Takes corrective action when any unsafe practice, conditions or breaks in aseptic technique occur and reports information to the circulating nurse.
Demonstrates basic surgical case preparation skills. Assists with pulling cases and checks case cart for completeness, obtains supplies and equipment and determines them to be in good working order before a case begins. Prepares the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments, and sutures based on scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card. Follows policies for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, setting up back table, draping and counting with the circulating nurse.
Demonstrates the ability to perform the role of first scrub on all basic surgical cases. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, which includes passing instruments, sutures and other items appropriate to the procedure. Establishes and maintains an organized sterile field. Assists the surgeon by retracting tissue, holding instrumentation to provide exposure and cutting suture under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
Supply Room Access: enters supply room(s) on nursing units as needed to perform necessary job functions. Refrains from manipulating or removing any intravenous fluids that are stored in the area.
Education / Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
Licenses and Certifications
American Heart Association, Heart Saver & First Aid.
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
Functional Demands
Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Physical Demands
Sitting - Occasional (0–35% of day)
Standing - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Walking - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0–35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 0–10 lbs - Continuous (67–100% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 10–20 lbs - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 20–50 lbs - Occasional (0–35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 0–10 lbs - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 10–20 lbs - Occasional (0–35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 20–50 lbs - Occasional (0–35% of day)
Carrying objects - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Push/pull - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Twisting - Occasional (0–35% of day)
Bending - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Reaching forward - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Reaching overhead - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0–35% of day)
Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36–66% of day)
Talk or hear - Continuous (67–100% of day)
Sensory Requirements
Near Vision - Accurate 20/40
Far Vision - Accurate 20/40
Color Discrimination - Yes
Depth Perception - Moderate
Hearing - Accurate
Occupational Exposure Risk Potential
Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
Radiation - Reasonably Anticipated
Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated
Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
Dust/paticular matter - Not Anticipated
Other (List) - Not Anticipated
Population Served
Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: No
Youth (1 yr to 15 yrs): Yes
Adult (16 and up): Yes
Work Shift
Nights (United States of America)
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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