Senior Surgical Technologist

%

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 timeworked.

1. Wears official UCSF identification during workinghours.

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

10

Y

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

1. Establishes priorities foractions.

2. Organizes activities in logicalsequence.

3. Coordinates use of supplies and equipment for intra-operativecare.

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

5. Controlsenvironment.

6. Prepares for potentialemergencies.

5

Y

Assists with positioning patient properly for surgery.

1. Maintains correct anatomicalposition.

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

3. Procures and utilizes appropriate supports, padding andrestraints.

5

Y

Demonstrates knowledge of responsibilities regarding anesthesiaadministration.

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

5

Y

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

1. Achieves and maintains current CPRcertification.

2. States procedures for reportingfire.

3. Locates alarms, hoses, extinguishers and fireexits.

4. Identifies role in a disaster, whether internal orexternal.

5. Demonstrates awareness of occupational hazards in the perioperativearea.

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 ofsterilization.

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

5

Y

Performs surgical hand scrub, sterile gowning and gloving.

1. Complies with policy and procedure regarding ORattire.

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

3. Gowns self and dons sterile gloves using closed glovingtechnique.

4. Assists other team members to don sterile gowns andgloves.

10

Y

Creates and maintains sterile field.

1. Uses principles of aseptic technique in allsituations.

2. Inspects sterile items for contamination before openingthem.

3. Maintains sterility while opening sterileitems.

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 sterilefield.

15

Y

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

1. Anticipates the need for equipment andsupplies.

2. Selects equipment and supplies in an organized and timelymanner.

3. Ensures all equipment is functional beforeuse.

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