Sr. Surgical Technologist - POPC (Burlingame)

%

of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

5

Y

Complies with established policies and procedures related to work schedule.

1. Reports for work on time.

2. Uses the time reporting system correctly to verify time worked.

1. Wears official UCSF identification during working hours.

2. Follows guidelines on use of sick time and other benefit time.

10

Y

Assists in developing a plan that prescribes actions to achieve patient goals.

1. Establishes priorities for actions.

2. Organizes activities in logical sequence.

3. Coordinates use of supplies and equipment for intra-operative care.

4. Assists in coordination of patient care needs with team members and personnel from other disciplines.

5. Controls environment.

6. Prepares for potential emergencies.

5

Y

Assists with positioning patient properly for surgery.

1. Maintains correct anatomical position.

2. Demonstrates awareness of appropriate position for maximum surgical exposure in supine, prone, lateral, lithotomy or other positions.

3. Procures and utilizes appropriate supports, padding and restraints.

5

Y

Demonstrates knowledge of responsibilities regarding anesthesia administration.

1.     Coordinates with other members of the surgical team to identify hazards and preventive actions to minimize risks in the administration of anesthesia.

5

Y

Complies with safety and emergency procedures consistent with departmental policies and procedures.

1. Achieves and maintains current CPR certification.

2. States procedures for reporting fire.

3. Locates alarms, hoses, extinguishers and fire exits.

4. Identifies role in a disaster, whether internal or external.

5. Demonstrates awareness of occupational hazards in the perioperative area.

5

Y

Describes three methods of sterilization and criteria for each method.

1. Discusses how steam, gas, Sterrad (plasma) and cold sterilants are used to sterilize objects.

2. Identifies criteria for choosing method of sterilization.

3. Demonstrates safe and correct use of steam sterilizer and Steris.

5

Y

Performs surgical hand scrub, sterile gowning and gloving.

1. Complies with policy and procedure regarding OR attire.

2. Performs surgical hand scrub according to procedure and observes principles of aseptic technique.

3. Gowns self and dons sterile gloves using closed gloving technique.

4. Assists other team members to don sterile gowns and gloves.

10

Y

Creates and maintains sterile field.

1. Uses principles of aseptic technique in all situations.

2. Inspects sterile items for contamination before opening them.

3. Maintains sterility while opening sterile items.

4. Recognizes and initiates corrective actions when breaks in aseptic technique occur.

5. Controls own movement within the sterile field and functions within the designated area.

6. Guards and maintains the sterile field. Observes the techniques of others in and around the sterile field.

15

Y

Assists in the provision of equipment and supplies based on patient needs.

1. Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies.

2. Selects equipment and supplies in an organized and timely manner.

3. Ensures all equipment is functional before use.

4. Operates mechanical, electrical and air-powered equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.