Technologist-Surgical I

Job Code: 20509 Job Title: Technologist-Surgical I Job Description Title: Technologist-Surgical I FLSA Status: Job Family: NURSING PROCESSLEVEL: Job Summary Job Summary Assists surgical team during operation/procedure by arranging, inventorying and maintaining sterile set up for operation, and passes items as needed. Assists in preparation of surgical suite, moving patients, and in cleaning. Provides aid in exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Population Served Job Responsibilities Job Responsibilities • Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures. • Assists in providing intraoperative care. • Safely and adequately provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs. • Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability. • Participates in ongoing educational activities. • Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired In Tennessee, Surgical Technologists must meet one or more of the following requirements: 1) Successfully completed a nationally accredited surgical technology program, and holds and maintains certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body that certifies surgical technologists and is recognized by the health facilities commission; (2) A) Successfully completed an accredited surgical technologies program; B) Has not, as of the date of hire, obtained certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body that certifies surgical technologists and is recognized by the health facilities commission; and C) Obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of the program; (3) Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the armed forces of the United States, the National Guard, or the United States public health service. (4) Performed surgical technology services as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility on or before May 21, 2007, and has been designated by the healthcare facility as being competent to perform surgical technology services based on prior experience or specialized training validated by competency in current practice. The healthcare facility employing or retaining such person as a surgical technologist under this subsection (a) obtains proof of such persons prior experience, specialized training, and current continuing competency as a surgical technologist, and makes the proof available to the health facilities commission upon request of the commission. Or: In the States of Arkansas and Mississippi; Successfully completed an accredited surgical technologies program. Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 15 hours of continuing education within 12 months of hire, annually. Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Computer literacy. Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired BLS certification within 14 days of hire date Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships Yes No Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear Continuous Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Yes Accurate Accurate Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Chemical Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Radiation Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other