Per Diem Surgical Technician

Employment Type: Part time **Shift:**Description:

Purpose

 

The  

Surgical Technician

  (

un

certified

  or  

un

licensed)

 

serves as a member of the surgical team,  

responds to patient needs,  

prepares / maintains resources (e.g.,  

equipment, instruments,  

supplies) &

 

provides safe, quality health care services & / or assistance for surgical procedure

s

  in accordance with level of experience, education

,

  policies / procedures / protocols

  & standards.

 

 

*Note: “patients” refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customer

s, members*

 

 

Essential Functions

 

**Our Trinity Health Culture

:**

Knows, understands, incorporates &  

demonstrates

 

our

  Trinity Health Mission, V

alues,  

V

ision, Actions & Promise

  in behaviors, practices  

&

  decisions.

 

**Work Focus

:**

P

erforms

 

clinical  

care

 

activities  

(direct

 

or

  indirect)

 

for

 

patient

s

  within the “scope of pr

actice” laws

  &  

training received

;  

Cares for  

patients  

safely  

by assisting in  

clinical care  

services

 

or engaging in  

administrative  

activities

 

(

e.g., maintaining records or supplies)

  that enhance  

or improve  

coordination

, preparation & flow

 

of

  the care experience

.

 

**Process

  Focus

:**

 

Knows, understands

  &

  incorporates basic

  or essential  

area

  of

  practice (document, coordinate, communicate)  

&  

training standards

.

 

Communication:

 

Uses

 

clear,  

effective

,

  respectful  

language &

  communication

  methods / means.

 

Environment:

 

Performs work in a safe

, engaging,

 

collaborative  

& supportive

  manner; Influences the responsible use of resources; Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth  

of  

others.

 

Maintains a working knowledge

  of applicable  

f

ederal, state

  &

  local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity  

&

  Compliance Program  

&  

Code of  

C

onduct, as well as other policies

,

  procedures

  & guidelines

 

in order to

  ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior

  & safe work practices

.

 

 

Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)

 

Tech  

/  

S

upport

  II –  

assistive :

 

Unl

icensed or  

un

certified

 

role (direct  

healthcare)

  that s

upports

  the total peri-operative process;

  Provides

 

intra-operative  

patient care to patients

  a

s  

directed b

y

  the Director of Nursing / Medical Director / Quality Committee(s)

;  

Anticipates surgeon’s needs

  in the use of  

medical supplies,  

instrumentation & equipment  

availability &  

readiness;  

Maintains  

a safe

  & clean

  operating room suite

; As

sists

  &

  / or

  ensures

 

documentation  

& detailed records are kept

;  

P

erforms essential duties

  & techniques

  appropriate to role

 

/

 

function

  / procedure

;  

Participates in quality improvement processes

;

 

May serve as a resource (lead), role model &

 

/

 

or mentor.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

H

igh  

S

chool diploma or GED;

 

At least o

ne (1)

  year experience in a health care or military medical setting;  

Meets requirements for applicable state(s) of engagement. 

 

 

**Additional  

Qualifications

  (nice to have)**

 

Current certification as a Surgical Technician from an accredited program

 

**Physical & Mental Requirements &  

Working Conditions (General Summary)**

 

 

Direct Healthcare Services / Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:

 

 

• Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight, touch, sound  

  & /  

  or smell

  . 

   

  Occasional

• Exposure to fumes, o

  dors

  ,  

  dusts

  , mists & gases, biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.)

  .  

       

  Occasional

• Exposure to or subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions

  .  

      

  O

  ccasional

• Exposure to interruptions, shifting  

  priorities

   

  & stressful

    situations

  .  

       

  Occasional

• Ability to follow tasks  

  through to

    completion, understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts, remember multiple tasks & regimens over  

  long periods

    of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects

  .  

      

  Frequent

• Ability to read small print, hear sounds & voice / speech patterns, give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person  

  & /  

  or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with some background noise

  .  

      

  Frequent

• Perform manual dexterity activities

    & / or grasping / handling

  .  

      

  Frequent

• Ability to climb, kneel,  

  crouch & /

    or  

  operate

    foot controls

  .  

      

  Occasional

• Use a computer / other technology

  .  

      

  Frequent

• Sit  

  with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity

  .  

      

  Frequent

• Maintain a safe working environment & use available personal protective equipment (PPE)

  .  

      

  Continuous

• Comply with

    Trinity Health’s Code of Conduct, policies, procedures & guidelines

  .  

      

  Continuous

• Ability to  

  provide assistance

    in the event of an emergency.

   

  Occasional

 

Direct Healthcare Services:

 

• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity

  .  

      

  Continuous

• Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted

  .  

      

  Frequent

• Use upper & lower extremities, engage in bending / stooping /  

  reaching

    & pushing / pulling

  .  

      

  Frequent

• Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions.  

  Continuous

• Encounter worksites (e.g., patient homes) or travel to worksites that may have variable internal & external environmental conditions

  .  

      

  Continuous

• Perform work that involves physical efforts (e.g., transporting, moving, positioning & / or ambulating patients)

  .  

      

  Continuous

 

Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:

 

• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity

  .  

      

  Occasional

• Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted

  .  

      

  Occasional

• Experience of  

  long periods

    of walking / standing / stooping / bending / pulling & / or pushing

  .  

   

  Occasional

• Encounter a clinical / patient facing / hands on interactive work environment

  .  

      

  Occasional

• Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions

  .  

      

  Continuous

• Work outdoors with variable external environmental conditions

  .  

       

  Occasional

 

Average Workday Activity: Occasional - O (1% - 33%), Frequent - F (34% - 66%), Continuous - C (67% - 100%)

 

 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.