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Connecticut Orthopaedics
Address , Branford
Employment type
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Expires 2023-10-15
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description

Job Summary:

Assists the surgeon by providing and controlling the sterile instrumentation, supplies, and equipment required during surgical procedures at the Center. Assist in all aspects of care and maintenance of instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and the Operating Room itself.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Reduces chances of nosocomial infection by directing attention to infection control and environmental safety practices.
  • Assists in the orientation and supervision of new employees.
  • Helps clean and maintain room, equipment, and furniture according to standards and Center policy.
  • Helps clean and maintain rooms, equipment, and furniture according to standards and Center policy.
  • Assists in inventory, storage, and retrieval of supplies and equipment.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all patient and Center’s communications and documents.
  • Gains knowledge of all equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location, especially emergency drugs, supplies, and equipment.
  • Decontaminates all equipment, instrumentation, and supplies according to standards and Center policy.
  • Maintains aseptic technique at all times according to standards and Center policy.
  • Assists in application of dressings, casts, and in moving patients according to standards and Center policy.
  • Assists RN to set up equipment and open sterile supplies to prepare for each operative procedure.
  • Maintains correct count of sponges and sharps according to standards and Center policy.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director, Surgical Services
  • Sets up table, instrumentation, and supplies according to the type of surgical procedure.
  • Communicates a positive and caring attitude toward patients, peers, staff, physicians, and all other contacts.
  • Assists surgeons during procedure according to prescribed standards. Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
  • Compiles and makes available all necessary supplies and equipment needed for procedures.
  • Assists co-workers, anesthesia, physicians, and patients as necessary.
  • Assists with emergency procedures as directed.
  • Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of care.
  • Communicate effectively to patients, co-workers, and physicians.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Manage time effectively
  • Organization and timeliness
  • Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Must be able to multi-task efficiently without loss of accuracy, focus and follow through
  • Pleasant phone demeanor
  • Ability to meet the needs of the Center as demanded by the schedule, particularly when overtime hours and time changes become necessary.
  • Superior dexterity skills needed to pass instrumentation and work with contaminated sharps.
  • Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients, and others.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience/Educational requirements:

  • High School Graduate or equivalent.
  • Current certification in Basic Life Support preferred
  • Graduation from a Surgical Technologist training program. Certification required.
  • Minimum one (1) year Surgical Tech experience required
  • Evidence of continuing education preferred