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Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, acts as member of cardiac team; completes all necessary arrangements before surgery; removes instruments, equipment and supplies after surgery; maintains equipment according to established procedures; assists with orienting and training new employees and or students; assists with emergency calls and coordinating transfer to operating rooms. Essential Responsibilities:
- Patient Procedures and Activities: Assist physician during minor surgical procedures.
- Assist in obtaining tissue specimens.
- Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures.
- Follow standard infection control procedures.
- Lift patients.
- Prepare and position patients for diagnostic test and medical procedures.
- Respond to emergencies (i.e., stat pages, Code Blue0 and stat request.
- Shave and apply antiseptic solutions to patient skin areas.
- Assist in cardiovascular procedures.
- Assist physician with inpatient pacemaker procedures.
- Act as member of cardiac surgery team and other surgery team (for example, pass instruments, cut sutures, and hold retractors)
- Assist in insertion/removal of intra-aortic balloon in cardiac surgery.
- Equipment and Instruments: Operate autoclave, drying oven or dishwasher.
- Assemble/disassemble equipment and instruments.
- Ensure equipment is available for procedures and examinations.
- Check emergency equipment.
- Prepare and process packs, supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Prepare procedure and exam rooms.
- Restock operating, procedure, cast and examination rooms.
- Select and set out appropriate tubing and sterile supplies.
- Set up instruments and surgical trays.
- Dismantle and clean operating room equipment.
- Maintain sterilized supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Remove and inventory equipment and supplies after surgical procedures.
- Clean and sterilize instrument, supplies and equipment.
- Inspect equipment and instruments for damage.
- Maintain equipment in good working order.
- Perform minor adjustments and or repairs on equipment.
- Dispose of used syringes and contaminated materials.
- Replenish supplies and equipment.
- Administrative and other: Orient and train new or less experienced personnel.
- Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving.
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Pay Grade: 25
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- One (1) year of operating room experience scrubbing within the last two years required.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
- N/A
License, Certification, Registration
Basic Life Support
- Surgical Technologist Certificate within three (3) months of hire from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Additional Requirements:
- Competency scrubbing for all types of surgical procedures.
- Cardiac experience is strongly preferred.
Notes:
- Minimum of 10-shifts availability per month.
- Can be scheduled to work on weekends.
- Standby/call coverage may be included but not regularly.
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