Surg Tech Certified

Purpose:

As an employee of Trinity Health System, it is the responsibility of this and al positions within the Hospital tosupport the mission and role of Trinity Health System. In addition, this position wil actively support the Hospital'sStrategic Plan in the areas of People, Service, Quality, Finance and Growth, in a team based environment. Theemployee also performs al job duties in compliance with laws and regulation in the observance of accrediting agencystandards. Administers care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties. The Surgical Tech wil maintain standards of professionalnursing care according to standards, recommended practices and guidelines of AORN, Inc.

Responsibilities:

• Answers the phone with appropriate professionalism and in accordance with hospital policy.Demonstrates understanding of appropriate channels of communication and fo lows the appropriatechain of command.Communicates relevant patient information to care providers to ensure continuity of care.Uses hospital-wide and departmental key words and phrases to create a caring and service-orientedculture in every employee and patient interactionReadily assists in the orientation, training and precepting of new employees.Supports fellow employees with process change in the spirit of promoting a positive environment ofteamwork.Demonstrates behavior consistent with the commitment with Standards of Behavior.Voices suggestions for improving care, working relationships, and the work environment throughappropriate channels.Contributes to the overall quality of patient care or other support services provided throughcooperation with staffing needs (i.e., acuity/census, schedule changes, floating, low census, on-cal,covering absences, covering vacancies.)During times of heavy workload, demonstrates initiative and ability to take on extra work. Assists others, when requested or required, with their workload and volunteers to help others when the needis obvious, without sacrificing the quality of their own work assignments.Works as a dependable and cooperative team player.Willingly accepts work assignments as assigned.Acts as a role model of service excellence.Supports Quest To Be The Best.Contributes to Nursing AssessmentCreates and maintains a sterile and control led intra operative environmentProvides equipment and supplied based on patient needsOperates equipment/skills pertinent to practice areaDemonstrates compliance with al hospital wide competencies

• Demonstrates support of the Hospital's Corporate Compliance Program by performing this jobaccording to the law, and agreeing to report compliance concerns to the next level of management orthe Corporate Compliance Hotline.Assures a safe environment by: Identifying malfunctioning equipment, tags, and/or removes from service as appropriate.Maintains work area in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.Maintains appropriate Hospital and departmental dress code, including use of identification badge.Maintains confidentiality concerning hospital information, patient information, employee information, disciplinary action,performance evaluations, pay increases at al times of self and othersParticipates in department-based process improvementKnowledgeable of hospital-based quality initiatives (i.e. core measures, hcaphs)Participates in organization-wide performance and patient safety initiatives.Identifies opportunities to improve operations, reduce operating expenses and/or ensure appropriate revenue. Uses Hospital supplies appropriately. Operates and maintains Hospital and departmental equipment appropriatelyDemonstrates competence in scheduling of daily duties by completing tasks on time while maintaining the quality and quantity of work. Identifies opportunities to improve workflow and operational processes.Completes assignments consistently in a timely, thorough and appropriately detailed manner Attends 85% to 100% of departmental meetings and/or reviews departmental communications, minutes, etc. as requested by supervisor and signs-off. Attends al mandatory in-services Employee's work is in compliance with al approved department and Hospital policies and procedures including absence control and tardy/early leave.Remains up to date for licensure, certification, registration (as required for position)Remains up to date for health work requirements (as required for position)

• GROWTH: Achieves growth and volume in a fiscally responsible manner by reducing out migration and expandingthe service area. Embraces change process. Utilizes hospital and departmental technology consistent with the hospital mission. Supports departmental goals. Pursues educational opportunities when identified. Communicates and projects a positive image of the hospital and exceeds customer expectations in alencounters. Promotes growth by improving access to services. Engages in activity that supports the community and hospital.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologists or a graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.

• Surgical Tech certification required.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Certified Surgical Technologists (CST)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran