%3Cdiv%3E%3Cb%3EJob Summary:%3C/b%3E%3C/div%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3EUnder the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cdiv%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EEssential Responsibilities:%3C/b%3E%3C/div%3E%0A%3Cul style=%22margin-top: 0; margin-left: 1px; margin-bottom: 0;%22%3E%0A%3Cli%3EThe Certified Surgical Technician demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ELeadership Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDemonstrates a professional, supportive attitude. Identifies and supports new ideas. Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EParticipates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPrioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EComplies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Nursing Process Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EReports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECollects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDischarge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EClinical Outcomes Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EObserves patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDemonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ETransports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EParticipates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAssembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ESets up and organizes room.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeons needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAssists physician within scope of competency.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAssists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EOperates sterilization equipment.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EOperates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EUtilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECustomer Service Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAnticipates the customers desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAssists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPromptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EUnder the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMaintains and protects patient confidentiality.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAssures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ETeam Commitment Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EConfronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ETakes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAssists others unfamiliar to the department.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAttends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EParticipates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EKeeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendation for change.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAdheres to Regional Attendance Policy.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EReports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift. Minimizes personal phone call time.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ESupports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EFiscal Responsibility Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EIdentifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EUtilizes payroll and non- payroll resources to their maximum potential.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENotes%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
One (1) year within the last three (3) years operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures.
Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
Graduate of an approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery from National Center for Competency Testing OR Surgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Position requires considerable walking, standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements, and handling of emergencies and patient incidents within their scope of competency.
Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed.
Maintains required certifications as applicable.
Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.
Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).
Preferred Qualifications:
Some positions may be posted as bilingual Spanish required on a position-by-position basis.
May be expected to float to other areas within their scope of competency.
Willing to be trained on computer systems.
Notes:
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
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