LPN Surgical Technologist at Granville Medical Center – Oxford, North Carolina

LPN Surgical Technologist

ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $10,000

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse/Surgical Technologist promotes quality peri operative care of the patient by preparing and maintaining surgical equipment and supplies, planning and organizing case preparation, and assisting the surgeon during a surgical procedure.

The LPN complies with established policies, procedures, and protocols under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Physician.

The LPN demonstrates collaborative and professional communication skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth. The LPN is accountable for working within the parameters of the North Carolina Act and North Carolina Administrative Code, all regulatory standards, and established policies, protocols, and procedures

Duties:

• Assists surgeon with the handling of instruments and the positioning of patients.

• Plans and prepares for all surgical procedures - Pulling of cases • Updating preference cards • Ordering supplies • Maintaining instruments

• Constantly monitors the surgical environment to assure patient and staff safety by:

• Moving patient using proper body mechanics

• Maintaining an organized sterile field

• Performs surgical hand scrub, according to hospital policy

• Performs accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts.

• Sets up, tests, and connects all specialty equipment.

• Reports malfunctioning equipment to Clinical leader/Director in a timely manner.

• Assists in cleaning rooms after cases.

• Prepares for cases by reading, collaborating with peers, making sure all necessary supplies and equipment are in the room before the case starts.

• Able to anticipate surgeon/physician’s instrumentation needs.

• Develops self professionally and participates in department activities.

• Works with coworkers professionally within the department and throughout the hospital.

• Responsible for compiling and maintaining accurate medical records from admission through discharge.

• Must have some computer experience working with healthcare software computer systems and understands computer downtime procedures

• Promotes and participates in teamwork with physicians and personnel of this and other departments.

• Responds to alarms reporting patient concerns, complaints, emergency situations to the registered nurse, and/or Clinical Leader/Director.

• Follows all departmental safety policies and procedures regarding patient care and one’s personal protection and patient safety.

Required:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Practical Nurse Curriculum

Current License to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of North Carolina

Possess a current BLS certification.

Possess valid driver's license.

Preferred:

2 years’ experience as Surgical Scrub Tech