Surgical Technologist

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy.

Adheres to the USV/FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and USV/FMS policy requirements.

Under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager or Chief Radiology Technologist, performs scrub and circulating duties during interventional procedures according to USV/FMS policies and procedures.

Assists with preparation of procedure room, inventory of supplies and stocking of supplies in the procedure room and stock room.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Assists with the maintenance and setting up of the procedure room in compliance with FMCNA/USV policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.


* Stocks procedure room and procedure trays with all needed supplies and interventional equipment prior to procedure.


* Cleans the procedure room including the equipment and machinery post procedure.


* May assist with preparing the patient for the surgical procedure by positioning, shaving and prepping.


* Performs additional tasks as designated by Physician, practicing in compliance with state regulations


* Prepares and administers medications within the scope of practice and state regulations


* Performs patient transfers and positioning of patients and transports patient to and from procedure room.


* Acts as scrub assistant assisting the physician during interventional procedures under fluoroscopy; maintaining a sterile technique according to the established company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.


* Draws up intravenous medication and labels as per Medication Labeling Policy, and Medication in the Sterile Field Competency.


* Performs circulating duties in the procedure room.


* Complies with HIPAA policies and standards in regards to patient confidentiality.


* Assists with maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics.

Ensures all areas are clean, sanitary and safe on a daily basis Ensures all facility equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment on a daily basis before and after procedures.


* May perform minor equipment repairs and general upkeep.

Communicate problems to supervisor and document issues in the communications log.


* Assists with disposal of hazardous waste materials, dirty linen and rugs.


* May assist with instrument sterilization and packaging of surgical instruments.


* Assists with preparing, organizing, and efficiently utilizing supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.


* Provides outstanding quality of patient care by supporting and driving USV quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of USV/FMS CQI tools.


* Assists with implementing USV quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve USV quality standards.


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