Operational Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Surgical Technologist to join our team. As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of surgical procedures.

Under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager or Chief Radiology Technologist, you will perform scrub and circulating duties during interventional procedures according to established policies and procedures. Your responsibilities will include assisting with preparation of procedure room, inventory of supplies and stocking of supplies in the procedure room and stock room.

• Assist with maintenance and setting up of procedure room in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Stock procedure room and procedure trays with all needed supplies and interventional equipment prior to procedure.
• Clean procedure room including equipment and machinery post procedure.
• May assist with preparing patient for surgical procedure by positioning, shaving and prepping.
• Perform additional tasks as designated by physician, practicing in compliance with state regulations.
• Prepare and administer medications within scope of practice and state regulations.
• Perform patient transfers and positioning of patients and transport patient to and from procedure room.
• Act as scrub assistant assisting physician during interventional procedures under fluoroscopy; maintaining sterile technique according to established company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Draw up intravenous medication and label as per Medication Labeling Policy, and Medication in the Sterile Field Competency.
• Perform circulating duties in procedure room.
• Comply with HIPAA policies and standards in regards to patient confidentiality.
• Assist with maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics. Ensure all areas are clean, sanitary and safe on a daily basis. Ensure all facility equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment on a daily basis before and after procedures.
• May perform minor equipment repairs and general upkeep. Communicate problems to supervisor and document issues in communications log.
• Assist with disposal of hazardous waste materials, dirty linen and rugs.
• May assist with instrument sterilization and packaging of surgical instruments.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and efficiently utilizing supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
• Provide outstanding quality of patient care by supporting and driving USV quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of USV/FMS CQI tools.
• Assist with implementing USV quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve USV quality standards.
• Maintain integrity of medical records and other USV administrative and operational records.
• Comply with all data collection and auditing activities.
• Provide clerical and practical support to physicians and staff:
• Work with physicians and staff to have all necessary instruments and equipment are on hand.
• May print images and send to physician.
• May assist with training and orienting new employees on medical equipment.
• File paperwork in patient files according to policies and procedures.
• Assist with inventory, ordering of supplies and re-stocking of supplies.
• May process x-ray images after acquisitions.
• May archive patient images to CD or DVD to comply with USV policies and procedures for patient medical records and state regulations.
• Participate in all facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies identified.
• Other duties as assigned.

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand in a protective apron for up to 45-60 minutes.

• High School Diploma required
• Surgical Technologist Certification as required by state regulation
• All appropriate state licensure, and or certification education and training (if any) required.

• 1 - 2 years related experience.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of interventional equipment (including C-Arm and Ultrasound equipment), procedures and materials/supplies needed for each procedure. Knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Experience with special procedures utilizing a C-Arm preferred.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices to be utilized when operating radiology systems.
• Successfully complete BLS certification.

EOE, disability/veterans

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care