Surgical Technologist Instructor/Educator

Job Overview

Surgical Technologist Instructor/Educator - Full Time

The Operating Room Technician is a member of the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center healthcare team and practices under the supervision of the registered professional nurse providing holistic, compassionate, individualized, and effective patient care by assisting with patient care that is consistent with the Mission of MercyOne, Vision of patient Care Services, evidence-based standards of care, and established policies and procedures.  The Operating Room Technician is a member of the surgical team and functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.  The surgical technician has knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, human anatomy, and surgical procedures.  They provide technical assistance in activities related to assembling surgical trays, passing instruments during surgery and preparing equipment which facilitates the performance of the surgical procedure while providing a safe environment for the patient.  The instructor/educator will manage the apprenticeship database and student recruitment/ongoing competency completion.  In addition, they will instruct all the labs and assign online modules and will be an ongoing resources as well as scrub in cases with new staff to help transition and relieve burden from other scrub team members.  They will also help transition the program to a MercyOne statewide program and assist the Eastern Iowa Region so programs do not need to be duplicated and also work closely with our perioperative RN educator to ensure annual competencies are achieved by our surgical technologists and have better hands on learning for them throughout the year.

OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under supervision of the Registered Nurse provides technical assistance in performance of the surgical procedure by assembling supplies and equipment, passing instruments and providing a safe environment for the patient.

• Understands basic operative procedures and anticipates needs accordingly.

• Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

• Follows policies and procedures pertaining to surgical procedures.

• Respect the confidentiality of an individual or group, unless obligated to disclose under proper authorization of legal compulsion.

• Provide age-appropriate care for surgical patients by having appropriate instruments and supplies available.

• Maintain a safe environment of care by following safety recommendations in use of all surgical equipment and instrumentation.

• Identifies reports and follows through with equipment repair or replacement needs by notifying manager or appropriate person.

• Demonstrates ability to first scrub cases as directed.

• Communicates effectively with surgeon and surgical team to assure safe patient care and proper disposition of specimens.

• Demonstrates knowledge of asepsis and sterile technique.

• Assists registered nurse circulator with operating room preparation.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

The Operating Room Technician must be a graduate of a School of Surgical Technologist; certification is not required but is strongly encouraged.