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LOCATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Surg & Recvry Svcs POSITION STATUS: 1.00 | Permanent SALARY RANGE: BU10 | HE10 SALARY RATE: $72,012.00 (Annual Salary) based on the Full Time Employment SHORTAGE DIFFERENTIAL: Applicable for Lead JOB DUTIES: Key Duties and Responsibilities Duties specific to Surgical Technician Lead 1. Oversees orientation of new Surgical Technicians in the Operating Room (OR), orienting technicians to unit, locating supplies/ instruments, collecting competencies/ OR orientation paperwork, "shadowing" new technicians in OR and signing off on their abilities to scrub cases independently. 2. Supervises Surgical Technicians in OR, offers guidance as needed, communicates needs and concerns of Surgical Technicians to OR Manager. Meets with OR Manager and OR Charge nurse regularly to discuss issues in the operating room and finds solutions for improvement and growth. 3. Works closely with Education/ Surgical Technician Training program to coordinate clinical hours for Surgical Technician students. Assist the surgeon as scrub technician: 4. Scrub, don gown and gloves. 5. Set up sterile field with draping, instruments and supplies based on type of operation and surgeon's preferences. 6. Gather specific/specialty instruments and/or equipment needed for a variety of operating procedures. 7. Assist in the transfer of patients, including but not limited to, from stretcher to Operating Room table, and assist in the positioning of patients. 8. Prepare and drape patient and operative area. 9. Assist and anticipate needs and preferences of the surgeon (e.g., pass instruments and other sterile supplies to the surgeon, hold retractors, etc.) 10. Maintain correct count of sponges, needles and instruments with circulating nurse and report correctness and discrepancies. 11. Maintain aseptic techniques at all times and protect sterile field. 12. Assists in care of specimens (e.g., identify and hand specimens to circulating nurse, prepare slides). 13. Assist in application of dressings, casts, and in moving of patient, as directed (e.g., hold sterile dressings in place, wipe-off patient, apply tape). 14. Use principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care. 15. Adhere to safety/infection control policies and procedures. Report unsafe equipment. 16. Decontaminate equipment, instruments and supplies, and clean room as directed in procedures. 17. Maintain a clean, well-stocked, safe environment for patients and staff. Keep patient care and utility areas neat and clean. 18. Communicate and interact with patients and families in a positive and courteous manner. 19. Maintain the strictest confidentiality of all facility and facility-related employee information. Other Duties In addition to the key duties and responsibilities, this position may be assigned to: Handle equipment and items correctly to insure usability and safety of supplies and materials; maintain adequate supplies in the suite to insure availability during procedures; clean, store, pack and autoclave instruments in the workroom; maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment to assure availability; store and stock supplies, as directed; maintain awareness of where all supplies are kept and get, or put them away, accordingly; distribute supplies to rooms and suites as directed according to use, number and items; assist in transferring patients from bed to gurney and transporting them to and from the surgical suite as directed by procedure; provide clean gurney and linen for each patient; identify patient and receive instructions from unit personnel when receiving patient; observe and watch patient at all times, providing a safe environment through proper care and handling; notify personnel of patient's arrival to insure continuity of care and proper identification and observation; clean room, furniture, equipment, and suite according to prescribed procedures; maintain traffic control through use of proper areas and corridors at all times; maintain use and cleanliness of autoclave by following directions for usage and cleaning; maintain instruments and supplies by following proper cleaning, care, utilization and sterilization techniques and procedures, as directed; maintain and increase standards of performance and education by attending in-service meetings and assisting in staff development and revision of related procedures; and perform other related duties as assigned. THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week. Other information: EXPERIENCE AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Three (3) years of work experience in a surgical setting performing as a scrub technician demonstrating proficiency assisting with procedures across services including but not limited to General Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Urology, and Endoscopy; independently decontaminating and sterilizing instruments used in surgical cases; and setting up of instrument trays. Such experience must have demonstrated the ability to independently perform as a member of the surgical team, must have thorough knowledge of medical/surgical procedure and terminology and the ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively with others in English; listen to and follow oral and written instructions precisely; and get along well with others. Must also have the ability to oversee, train and supervise other employees. SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: Graduation from a nationally certified training program for Operating Room Technician, Surgical Technician, or equivalent may be substituted for one (1) year of the required work experience. CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Effective interaction across departmental boundaries must be maintained. Knowledge and ability to apply adult teaching/learning principles. Membership and participation in a professional nursing organization preferred. Skilled in software used in facility. ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications. MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted. CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship. MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks. IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board. CONTACT INFORMATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750. For employment opportunities, please contact (808) 322-4458, email: or visit our website at Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at (808) 322-4458, .