Neuro Surgical Technologist in Lincoln

The Neuro Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a safe environment for all age groups of surgical patients; assists the perioperative nurse with patient care; prepares and maintains supplies in the Operating Room (OR); assures that procedure preparations are based on individual patient needs including age specific requirements; and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.

Principal Job Functions:

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Functions in the scrub role by preparing, organizing, and anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedure.
• Will not first assist with any procedure; will not do any incision closures.
• May apply skin staples when skin edges have been approximated by credentialed physician/PA/APRN.
• May apply skin sealant and steristrips as part of the dressing after skin has been closed.
• Assists the surgeon in performing all types of cranial procedures including but not limited to: deep brain stimulator implants, cortical mapping, IMRI procedures, tumor resections, Leksell and Patil brain biopsies, stealth procedures, VP shunt insertions, aneurysm clipping and traumatic brain injuries.
• Assists with all spinal procedures including but not limited to: fusions, stealth and O-arm procedures and vagal nerve implants.
• Demonstrates current knowledge of all types of OR procedures.
• Defines and practices aseptic technique and infection control principles as they apply to the OR.
• Manages supplies, instruments, and equipment appropriately according to procedure.
• Assists the nurse in perioperative care of the patient, including transporting, positioning, counting, prepping and safety precautions.
• Demonstrates ability to assist the nurse in the care of the patient with conditions including: Multi-system failure, Traumatic brain injury, Neurological insult, Spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s, Acute respiratory failure, Acute neurological insult/injury, Seizures, Hydrocephalus.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement measures to achieve positive patient outcomes; participates and practices safety through active prevention and precautions; assists with various ongoing surgical studies/procedures.
• Facilitates responsiveness to change, collaborative multidisciplinary team efforts and effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Practices communication skills/interpersonal relationships that create a positive climate for interaction with the patient, family, the multi-disciplinary health care team, and students.
• Coordinates care practices and communicates with other hospital departments as needed.
• Advances work knowledge by participating in continuing education inservices, reading periodicals/literature and seeking ongoing development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and principles and practice of aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of procedures, equipment, instruments, and supplies used in the operating room.
• Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment related to changing patient needs including working with patients with acute, chronic and complex disease processes and those who are dying.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel, medical staff, volunteer and ancillary departments including diverse patient populations.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an approved surgical technology program required.
• Surgical Technologist Certification desired.
• Prior Surgical Tech experience desired.

Other Credentials / Certifications:

• Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR) required.

Physical Requirements:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.) (DOT) – Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.