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LAYIQ - OR Tech I - Bassett Healthcare Center-Cooperstown at Bassett Healthcare Network

The OR Tech
I
, under general supervision by the OR Manager/Surgery Center Manager is a member of the OR Team, working with surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesiologists, certified nurse anesthetists and ancillary support personnel whose primary function is scrubbing for surgical cases. Other functions include handling instruments, supplies, medication, media, specimens, and instrument cases. When fully trained the OR Tech I assumes responsibility for call.
Demonstrates the assimilation of the principles of asepsis; and patient and staff safety in performance of duties. Responsible for managing the surgical field efficiently to assure minimal waste of supplies and equipment. Maintains supplies and equipment in assigned specialties.
Demonstrates skills in scrubbing for all surgical specialties as measured by direct supervisory observation or if in training, satisfactory progress.
Uses experience and knowledge to assist in solving immediate patient care problems within the scope of ORT practice as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Is capable of appropriately selecting the equipment and supplies required for the given case as demonstrated through direct feedback in “Missing Equip. & Supplies Tracking Form” and surgeon feedback.
Is skilled to handle the instrumentation safely with special attention to counts and personal safety as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Adheres to standards of practice as set forth in policy and guidelines to assure patient safety measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Assists with the maintenance of inventory for assigned specialties as directed by ORT Coordinator or Team Leader as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Uses supplies and institutional resources in a financially responsible manner as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment. Cares for items properly as measured by direct supervisory and co-worker feedback.
Works within the operating room structure to identify budget/replacement needs of surgical specialty supplies and equipment as measured by direct supervisory observation by either Team Leaders or ORT Coordinators.
Actively participates in product, supply, and instrument evaluation as directed with cost and quality considerations as measured by direct supervisory observation.
Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe work environment and personal appearance as measured by direct supervisory observation and patient and/or co-worker feedback.
Demonstrates knowledge through use of equipment and supplies used for the surgical procedure, measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Functions within the legal and policy limits of individual responsibility measured by supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Assists in the training process of students or orientation of new personnel as directed. Measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Assumes call duties as scheduled for staff that are assigned to the Main Campus. For those at the Regional ASCs and choose not to pull call, accepts periodic rotation to the Hospital to assure competency as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Participates in staffing patterns that reflect variable demands in service as measured by direct supervisory observation.
Behavior exhibits knowledge of skills, importance of teamwork and consideration of others.
Demonstrates a positive attitude, uses flexibility and innovation while problem-solving as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Demonstrates collaborative practice with all members of the healthcare team as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Participates in departmental/organizational committees as assigned as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Demonstrates initiative in expanding and sharing knowledge as measured by indirect managerial observation.
Participates in continued education through attendance and presentations at in-service sessions as measured by indirect managerial observation.
Demonstrates support and respect for each team member, recognizes the requirements the role of the circulator has and supports patient care by supporting those requirements as measured by indirect managerial observation.
Communicates with patients and coworkers using means to protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Adheres to hospital policies with particular attention to protect patient rights and confidentiality as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Communicates necessary information to supervisor or team leader in support of unit, departmental and facility standards and policies as measured by indirect managerial observation.
Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.
Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

The OR Tech
I
, under general supervision by the OR Manager/Surgery Center Manager is a member of the OR Team, working with surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesiologists, certified nurse anesthetists and ancillary support personnel whose primary function is scrubbing for surgical cases. Other functions include handling instruments, supplies, medication, media, specimens, and instrument cases. When fully trained the OR Tech I assumes responsibility for call.
Demonstrates the assimilation of the principles of asepsis; and patient and staff safety in performance of duties. Responsible for managing the surgical field efficiently to assure minimal waste of supplies and equipment. Maintains supplies and equipment in assigned specialties.
Demonstrates skills in scrubbing for all surgical specialties as measured by direct supervisory observation or if in training, satisfactory progress.
Uses experience and knowledge to assist in solving immediate patient care problems within the scope of ORT practice as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Is capable of appropriately selecting the equipment and supplies required for the given case as demonstrated through direct feedback in “Missing Equip. & Supplies Tracking Form” and surgeon feedback.
Is skilled to handle the instrumentation safely with special attention to counts and personal safety as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Adheres to standards of practice as set forth in policy and guidelines to assure patient safety measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Assists with the maintenance of inventory for assigned specialties as directed by ORT Coordinator or Team Leader as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Uses supplies and institutional resources in a financially responsible manner as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment. Cares for items properly as measured by direct supervisory and co-worker feedback.
Works within the operating room structure to identify budget/replacement needs of surgical specialty supplies and equipment as measured by direct supervisory observation by either Team Leaders or ORT Coordinators.
Actively participates in product, supply, and instrument evaluation as directed with cost and quality considerations as measured by direct supervisory observation.
Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe work environment and personal appearance as measured by direct supervisory observation and patient and/or co-worker feedback.
Demonstrates knowledge through use of equipment and supplies used for the surgical procedure, measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Functions within the legal and policy limits of individual responsibility measured by supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Assists in the training process of students or orientation of new personnel as directed. Measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Assumes call duties as scheduled for staff that are assigned to the Main Campus. For those at the Regional ASCs and choose not to pull call, accepts periodic rotation to the Hospital to assure competency as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Participates in staffing patterns that reflect variable demands in service as measured by direct supervisory observation.
Behavior exhibits knowledge of skills, importance of teamwork and consideration of others.
Demonstrates a positive attitude, uses flexibility and innovation while problem-solving as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Demonstrates collaborative practice with all members of the healthcare team as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Participates in departmental/organizational committees as assigned as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Demonstrates initiative in expanding and sharing knowledge as measured by indirect managerial observation.
Participates in continued education through attendance and presentations at in-service sessions as measured by indirect managerial observation.
Demonstrates support and respect for each team member, recognizes the requirements the role of the circulator has and supports patient care by supporting those requirements as measured by indirect managerial observation.
Communicates with patients and coworkers using means to protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Adheres to hospital policies with particular attention to protect patient rights and confidentiality as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
Communicates necessary information to supervisor or team leader in support of unit, departmental and facility standards and policies as measured by indirect managerial observation.
Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.
Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED, required
Requires one of the following: Successful completion of a nationally accredited education program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization, required OR
Has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, required or
Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, OR Provides evidence of employment as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 2011 and 2015; OR
Is in the service of the federal government, to the extent the person is performing duties related to a Surgical technologist. Received education in an accredited program for licensed practical nursing, required
Experience: Experience as a surgical technologist, preferred
Licensure/Certifications: Must obtain Surgical Technologist certification within 1 year from date of graduation and date of hire, OR
Licensed by New York State as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Must obtain BLS certification within 6 months from date of hire, required
Skills: Clinical Skills
Communication
Reading/Writing/Comprehension
Accountability
Attention to Detail
Focusing
Interacting with People
Listening
Reliability
Self-Motivated
Physical Requirements: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
Occasional crouching, hearing
Frequent kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, stooping, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking, fit testing
Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, standing
Hazards: Frequent burns, radiation/radiant energy
Constant bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure
Working Conditions: Occasional odors
Travel: No travel

OR Tech I - Bassett Healthcare Center-Cooperstown

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