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Surgical Technologist - Surgery Main OR - FT

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Full time

Responsibilities

  • Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America) Hours per week: 40 Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview The Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after the surgical procedure.
  • He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
  • He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
  • There are multiple service lines the surgical technologist will scrub to include cardiovascular, neurosurgery, general surgery, robotics, orthopedics trauma, sports medicine, total joints, plastics, urology, gynecology, ENT, ophthalmology and podiatry.
  • Qualifications Associate's Degree Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program, 6 months surgical tech experience in lieu of education.
  • Anticipates problem areas and adjusts instrumentation to individual patient.
  • Maintains highest standard of sterile technique and promptly reports any compromise.
  • Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to patient entry.
  • Mixes and labels all medications under the supervision of the RN Circulator.
  • Performs appropriate counts with the RN Circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.
  • Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs tasks as directed by surgeon during the operation.
  • Wound closure is specific to Certified First Assistant (CFA) duties and is referenced to the Certified First Assistant (CFA) job description.
  • Assists team members to place and position patient on O.R. table.
  • Places sterile dressings on patient following surgery.
  • Provides timely, accurate and concise reports on all patients to oncoming personnel.
  • Uses PreKlenz and prepares instruments for transport to decontamination.
  • Fosters positive working relationships with all health care customers.
  • Participates actively in clinical education activities, including orientation of new employees.
  • Helps with inner core duties.
  • Writes name on white boards in the room to identify as inner core help.
  • Re-stocks room supplies.
  • Follows all department and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
  • Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
  • Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
  • Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

Requirements

  • Experience Qualifications 6 months Recent surgical technologist experience in the operating room.
  • Graduation from a Surgical Technologist Program may be used in lieu of experience.
  • Skills and Abilities Fosters positive working relationships with all health care customers.
  • (Required proficiency) Demonstrates awareness of self-responsibility for own practice.
  • (Required proficiency) Demonstrates cost effectiveness in use of supplies and equipment.
  • (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Certified Surgical Technologist - AST Preferred or Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA Preferred What you will do Checks supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure as per preference card.
  • Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work

Capability On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying: Frequently 3-5 Hours Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour

Climbing (Stairs)

Rarely less than 1 hour

Crawling

Rarely less than 1 hour

Crouching

Rarely less than 1 hour

Driving (Automatic)

Rarely less than 1 hour

Driving (Standard)

Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 100 lbs

Operate Foot Controls

Occasionally 1-3 Hours Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Pushing

Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Reaching (Forward)

Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Reaching (Overhead)

Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Repetitive Motions

Occasionally 1-3 Hours Sitting: Rarely less than 1 hour

Standing

Frequently 3-5 Hours Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Physical Demand Comments: May assist with lifting patients.

Working Conditions Burn

Rarely less than 1 hour

Chemical

Rarely less than 1 hour

Combative Patients

Occasionally 1-3 Hours Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour

Electrical

Rarely less than 1 hour

Explosive

Rarely less than 1 hour

Extreme Temperatures

Rarely less than 1 hour

Infectious Diseases

Occasionally 1-3 Hours Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour

Needle Stick

Occasionally 1-3 Hours Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour

Other Atmospheric Conditions

Rarely less than 1 hour Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or

Gases

Rarely less than 1 hour

Radiant Energy

Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour

Hazards (other)

Rarely less than 1 hour

Vibration

Rarely less than 1 hour

Wet and/or Humid

Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.