Surgical Technologist 2 PRN Premium

at  Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

The Surgical Technologist 2 prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient’s skin, body and medical equipment. May be required to transport patient to and from the operating room. Relies on education, some experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under general supervision. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities.

• Surgical Case Preparation
• Ensure proper equipment, instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas.
• Ensure a well organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations.
• Anticipate and respond timely with efficiency when performing assignments.
• Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times.
• Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation.
• Working knowledge of autoclaves in order to consistently follow the proper sterilization method for selected instruments.
• Follow the proper procedure for counting of instruments, sponges and sharps.
• Instrumentation is checked for accuracy prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure.
• Quality & Patient Safety
• Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines.
• Patients are transported safely and timely.
• Assist in the positioning of patients as needed.
• Ensure recommended AORN guidelines are followed at all times.
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Follow case progress in order to anticipate surgeons needs.
• Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings.
• Provide assistance to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times.
• Overhead pages are expected to be responded to as soon as possible or less than three (3) minutes.
• Assist with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or taking messages.
• Daily participation in scheduled procedures and demonstrate competency in multiple service specialties.
• Actively respond to emergency situations and/or trauma procedures in the OR.
• Anticipate being asked to volunteer, when applicable, to stay late and call shifts.
• Serves as preceptor for new team members
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Other duties as assigned are completed.

2 years of experience as a Surgical Tech
Graduate of Surgical Tech training program (1 year of experience will substitute for this requirement)
BLS Certification
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible.
This commitment is grounded in a history that is more than 100 years old, but reflected today by our strategic vision of transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care.

In the last fiscal year, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System had:

• 1,747 Licensed Beds
• 65,322 Discharges
• 44,592 OR Procedures
• 10,827 Full Time Employees
• 331,360 Inpatient Days

• 1,915 Active Medical Staff229,296 Emergency Visits

• As a nonprofit, mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry, we give special attention to our citizens who are most in need. During the most recent fiscal year, we provided more than $39 million in unreimbursed care and community support to the underprivileged.
  Our health system is one of the largest in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi. In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana’s citizens, and serve in Mississippi’s largest metropolitan area. Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges.
  Since our founding in Monroe, Louisiana in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day.
  Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we serve patients across Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information system. Our health system has partnered with the State of Louisiana as it transforms its healthcare delivery system. The partnership includes inpatient acute care and primary care delivery in Baton Rouge and Bogalusa.
  Following in the footsteps of our founders, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, our team members and physicians are called to provide high quality care and compassion to all people, especially those most in need.
  As we look to the future of our healthcare ministry, we chart our course by “going where we are called.”

• Surgical Case Preparation
• Ensure proper equipment, instruments and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas.
• Ensure a well organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations.
• Anticipate and respond timely with efficiency when performing assignments.
• Follow proper sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field at all times.
• Provide assistance to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation.
• Working knowledge of autoclaves in order to consistently follow the proper sterilization method for selected instruments.
• Follow the proper procedure for counting of instruments, sponges and sharps.
• Instrumentation is checked for accuracy prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure.
• Quality & Patient Safety
• Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age specific needs is provided within specified guidelines.
• Patients are transported safely and timely.
• Assist in the positioning of patients as needed.
• Ensure recommended AORN guidelines are followed at all times.
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Follow case progress in order to anticipate surgeons needs.
• Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings.
• Provide assistance to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times.
• Overhead pages are expected to be responded to as soon as possible or less than three (3) minutes.
• Assist with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or taking messages.
• Daily participation in scheduled procedures and demonstrate competency in multiple service specialties.
• Actively respond to emergency situations and/or trauma procedures in the OR.
• Anticipate being asked to volunteer, when applicable, to stay late and call shifts.
• Serves as preceptor for new team members
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Other duties as assigned are completed