In a career as a Surgical Technologist (also known as Surg Tech/CST/Surgery Tech/OR Tech), you will join a collaborative team in providing life-changing care to patients and their families from across the region. You will provide support to some of the best surgeons while performing complex and difficult surgeries. You can be a part of this and maintain a work life balance You will not be required to work nights, off shifts, week-ends, or holidays. We have minimal call and call for holidays on a rotating basis.
Schedule 4x 10 hr shifts
Hiring Bonus $15000.00
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
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Performs the required duties in the OR under the supervision of the RN Circulating Nurse and according to hospital standards/policy.
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Utilizes the Surgeon Preference Card and with circulating nurse, identifies and gathers all necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments for each operative procedure.
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Assures proper handling of contaminated instruments and cleaning of room after cases. Performs housekeeping duties as needed.
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Assists surgeon by anticipating needs and providing instruments and other materials in a timely manner.
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Takes direction from M.D. staff or R.N., when necessary in an emergency situation.
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Responsible for working with team members as time permits for assisting in other O.R.'s as needed, picking procedure supplies for the next day's schedule, stocking/restocking supply areas and O.R,'s, outdating supply cupboards, and updating Surgeon Preference Cards.
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Maintains "The Joint Commission" standards on an ongoing basis, and assists in unit responsibilities for readiness for Joint Commission visits.
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Participates in department performance improvement activities.
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Cross-trained to each surgical specialty area at both campuses, if needed.
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Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
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Ability to utilize a variety of computer programs to manage work.
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Ability to follow AORN guidelines for perioperative practice.
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Ability to maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with public, other consumers and other employees.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Surgical Tech I
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Graduate from an accredited surgical/operating room technician program, and/or minimum of two years of experience in an operating room required.
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Must be CPR (BLS) certified required.
Surgical Tech II
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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Graduate from an accredited surgical/operating room technician program, and/or minimum of two years’ experience in an operating room
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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required and maintained
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Must be CPR (BLS) certified
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