Descriptionnn$10,000 Sign-on BonusnnJob SummarynnThe Surgical Technologist I assist with surgical procedures in the Operating Room as a scrub member of the surgical team under the direction of a registered nurse and a surgeon.nnEssential Job FunctionsnnDelivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital/departmental policies, procedures, protocols and other professional standards of care.nnWorks directly with the RN to develop and implement an individualized, age-specific plan of care and evaluate its effectiveness.nnAssists the RN in reassessment of the patient's condition and takes appropriate action as indicated or by unit specific policy.nnInvolves the patient/family and other health care providers when appropriate.nnCompletes patient care related activities within schedule time periods.nnComplies with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation on O.R. Count Sheet as well as Surgical Site Identification/Verification Checklist.nnMaintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.nnCommunicates pertinent information for interdisciplinary patient care conferences, shift reports.nnReports changes in the OR schedule, including the need to reassess the needs of the physicians or the OR staff, confers with the OR CNC when there is a need to alert the physician.nnParticipates in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services.nnAssists in data collection process as requested.nnRecommends modifications for performance improvement.nnDemonstrates leadership abilities by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the credo standards.nnDemonstrates an ability to solve problems independently and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.nnMaintains accountability for actions taken.nnEffectively functions as a resource person.nnActs as a patient advocate.nnPerforms effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.nnAssists in maintaining/decreasing organizational/department costs.nnAssists in the department's compliance with State, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.nnParticipates in preparation for continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.nnAdheres to the infection control process, including universal precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.nnProvides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.nnUtilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.nnAssumes appropriate code team role during code situations, including internal and external.nnFunctions as the scrub member of the surgical team.nnObtains necessary instruments and supplies from Central Service.nnPerforms duties/responsibilities as a central service technician as necessary or assigned.nnArranges sterile setup for each specific operative procedure coordinating with surgeon preference.nnUpdates physician preference cards.nnAssists in moving, lifting and positioning the patient.nnIdentifies patient appropriate surgical procedure and site by following policy for the surgical site ID.nnAssists the surgeon in performing the surgical procedure.nnHandles specimens appropriately.nnPerforms OR counts accurately and takes appropriate action in response to incorrect counts.nnMaintains the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the surgical team.nnAssists with the cleaning and setting up of surgical cases.nnFollows the principles of asepsis, reporting any breaks in aseptic technique and rectifying the situationnnOther duties as assigned.nnRequired QualificationsnnSuccessful completion of surgical technology program.nnStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.nnStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.nnPreferred QualificationsnnOne (1) – three (3) years surgical scrub experience preferred.nnLicense, Certification & ClearancesnnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program (can acquire within six (6) months of hire or transfer in unit)nnAct 33 with renewalnnAct 34 with renewalnnAct 73 FBI ClearancennAct 81 CompliancennCST Certification preferred.nnSupervisory ResponsibilitiesnnThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.nnPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorknnIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).nnTravel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.nnLEANnnActively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.nnAAP/EEOnnExcela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.nnAbility to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.nnMetnnNot metnnN/AnnExplanatory StatementnnHouse Bill 81 of 2019 The Central Service Technician and Surgical Technologist Regulation ActnnEnacted 10/29/2020 – Effective 12/29/2020 (See attached HB for definitions for Central service techniciannnand Surgical technologist)nnSection 301: Certification Central Service Technician (CST) hired after 12/29/2020 must:nnPass a nationally accredited central service exam for CST AND maintain one of the following: Certified registered central service technician credential OR Certified sterile processing and distribution technician credentialnnExemption: Law does not apply to an individual who has been employed or otherwise contracted for services as a central service technician by a health care facility on or before December 29, 2020. Exemption Requirement: the facility shall maintain documentation of the CST’s date of employment or the contract period when the central service technician provided services to the facility to verify that the CST meets the exemption requirements.nnSection 302: Employment and continuing educationnn(a) New employees - CST has 18 months from date of hire to pass a nationally accredited central service exam for CST and obtain one of the two credentials noted above.nn(b) Continuing education - Annually complete 10 hours of continuing education. (NOTE: The continuing education required under this subsection shall be in areas related to the functions of a central service technician.)nn(c) Facility responsibility - Facility must maintain documentation the CST meets the certification requirementsnnSection 501:nnSurgical Technologist (ST) must meet at least one of the following:-nnSuccessful completion of a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and hold and maintains a ST certification from an accredited certification program. (501(1)(i)) *nnORnn-Successful completion of appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, or Air Force.nnORnn-Provides evidence of an ST certification from an accredited certification program.nnORnn-Was employed to practice surgical technology by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020.nnORnn-Was employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 29, 2020.nnORnn-A healthcare facility may employ or contract an individual to practice surgical technology during the six-month period immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program under paragraph (1) 9I), but may not continue to be employed or contracted with beyond that period without documentation the individual has obtained certification as required.nnSection 502: Continuing education:nn(a) An ST employed or contracted with the facility and not certified under section 501(1)(i) or has let the individual's certification lapse shall:nn(1) with the continuing education requirements specified by the credentialing organization as necessary to keep the certification current and (2) provide proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements to the facility.nn(b) Additional Requirement - An ST employed or contracted with the facility and not certified under section 501(1)(i) or has let the individual's certification lapse shall:nn(1) complete 30 hours of relevant continuing education every two years in order to remain eligible to practice surgical technology; and (2) be responsible for proving, to the satisfaction of the health care facility, that the individual complies with this subsection.nn(c) Verification-- A facility that employs or contracts with an ST shall verify the ST meets the continuing education requirements.nnSection 503. Exception. A facility may employ or contract an ST who does not meet the requirements of section 501 to practice surgical technology if:nn(1) after a diligent and thorough effort has been made, the facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified STs who meet the requirements of section 501; and (2) the health care facility makes a written record of its efforts under (1) and retains the record at the facility.nnWork EnvironmentnnEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelinesnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnExtreme HeatnnxnnExtreme ColdnnxnnHeightsnnxnnConfined SpacesnnxnnExtreme Noise(>85dB)nnxnnMechanical HazardsnnxnnxnnUse of Vibrating ToolsnnxnnOperates Vehicle (company)nnxnnOperates Heavy EquipmentnnxnnUse of Lifting/Transfer DevicesnnxnnRotates All Shiftsnnxnn8 Hours Shiftsnnxnn10-12 Hours ShiftsnnxnnOn-CallnnxnnOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)nnxnnTravel Between SitesnnxnnDirect Patient CarennxnnRespirator Protective EquipmentnnxnnEye ProtectionnnxnnHead Protection (hard hat)nnxnnHearing ProtectionnnxnnHand ProtectionnnxnnFeet, Toe ProtectionnnxnnBody ProtectionnnxnnLatex ExposurennxnnSolvent ExposurennxnnPaint (direct use) ExposurennxnnDust (sanding) ExposurennxnnEthylene Oxide ExposurennxnnCytotoxic (Chemo) ExposurennxnnBlood/Body Fluid ExposurennxnnChemicals (direct use) ExposurennxnnMist ExposurennxnnWax Stripper (direct use)nnxnnNon-Ionizing Radiation ExposurennxnnIonizing Radiation ExposurennxnnLaser ExposurennxnnPhysical DemandsnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnBending (Stooping)nnxnnSittingnnxnnWalkingnnxnnClimbing StairsnnxnnClimbing LaddersnnxnnStandingnnxnnKneelingnnxnnSquatting (Crouching)nnxnnTwisting/TurningnnKeyboard/Computer OperationnnxnnGross GraspnnxnnFine Finger ManipulationnnxnnHand/Arm CoordinationnnxnnPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)nnxnnCarrynnTransfer/Push/Pull PatientsnnSeeing Near w/AcuitynnxnnFeeling (Sensation)nnxnnColor VisionnnxnnHearing ClearlynnxnnPulling/Pushing Objects OverheadnnxnnReaching Above Shoulder LevelnnxnnReaching ForwardnnLifting Floor to Knucklenn###nn10-19#nn20-49#nn50>50#nnLifting Seat Pan to Knucklenn###nn10-29#nn30-49#nn50>50#nnLifting Knuckle to Shouldernn###nn10-29#nn30-49#nn50>50#nnLifting Shoulder to Overheadnn###nn10-19#nn20-29#nn30->50#nnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)