Certified Surgical Technologist-Total Joint

Summary:

Provides clinical leadership and expertise in specialty area of total joint replacement and other orthopedic procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists surgeon/anesthesia provider for patients undergoing total joint surgical replacement procedures before, during and after cases.
2. Creates and maintains a sterile environment while performing scrubbing duties for total joint replacement and other orthopedic procedures.

3. Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment & supplies used for surgical procedures.

4. Provides a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient.

5. Demonstrates knowledge of the step by step progress of specific surgical procedures & display dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.

6. Applies the knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology & the actions of pharmacologic agents in order to individualize patient care.

7. Maintains accurate implant records and performs all mandated reporting of implants. Assists with ordering of implants and maintenance of inventory of implants and specialty supplies.

8. Assists in the education of technician, nursing and medical students by providing in-services.

9. Ensures the delivery of quality and cost effective care through problem solving and implementation of quality assurance/improvement measures.

10. Assists in the technical, radiological, and nursing functions for all on-call procedures after hours.

11. Achieves the organization's established expectations with regard to quality service, team work, self-development and community service.

12. Assists in the Performance Improvement Program of the department, and assisting in the training and development of other staff members.

13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required: Minimum of 5 years of OR experience with 3 years of dedicated specialty experience required. Minimum Experience: five years Desired: Surgical Data Systems.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 211

Department: Operating Room

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly