Technologist-Surgical I

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jonesboro, AR seeks a Technologist-Surgical I to support the surgical team by organizing sterile setup, handing instruments, and aiding exposure and homeostasis during procedures. The role includes preparation of the surgical suite, patient handling, and post-procedure cleanup to maintain a safe operation.

Responsibilities emphasize adhering to established policies, maintaining equipment, and ongoing participation in educational activities to sustain competency.

Qualifications

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team during operation by arranging, inventorying and maintaining sterile setup 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 to help the surgeon carry out a safe operation.

Job description

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

Education

Description

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

15 hours of continuing education within 12 months of hire, annually.

Special Skills

Description

Licensure

Description

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

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)

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

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

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

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

Sensory Requirements

Near Vision

Far Vision

Depth Perception

Hearing

Yes

Accurate

Accurate

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

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter