Surgical Technologist

Duties: Job Summary Applies surgical technology skills to assist in providing patient care in the surgical suite while maintaining a safe work environment and performing all related job responsibilities. Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Essential Functions Possesses a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and its application. Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior during and after surgical procedure. Assists Registered Nurse circulator in preparation of patient assembly of supplies instruments equipment and proper disposition of all specimens; assists with all aspects of room turnover. Performs duties according to department policy and procedure. Monitors surgical supplies for sterility prior to use and ensures that supplies are used in a judicious manner charges are documented/submitted accurately and appropriately. Monitors and documents sterilization activities for completion. Attends inservices/staff meetings; exhibits knowledge of current department related issues and participates in Performance Improvement Process. Participates in educational opportunities to increase competency and meet personal needs and goals. Assists in the development of policies procedures and standards. Physical Requirements Works with occasional intermittent noise and exposure to conditions such as dust fumes and chemicals. Ability to communication and write. Strenuous physical effort will require walking stretching bending climbing stairs twisting and squatting or kneeling while performing tasks. May have lengthy periods of standing. Requires frequent use of side vision lifting pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds. Use of both hands and all fingers and is required to use hands for gripping speed work and precision during the operation equipment/instruments and movement/positioning of surgical patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to twenty 20 feet is required depth perception and able to distinguish basic colors is required. Ability to work for lengthy or irregular work hours rotating shifts working on hard surfaces being near moving equipment changes in temperature humidity and exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.

Skills: Skills: Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider required (AHA). Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology required or successful completion of military training program for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist. Current certification preferred

Education: Education: High School Diploma or GED required

Schedule Notes: Interview or Auto Offer: Interview Position Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Location: Atrium Union West Specialty/Unit: OB/Maternity Schedule: NightsWeekend Requirements: Every other weekend per 13 week period but the position can be flexible if the tech is able to make other arrangements with their teammates. Float Requirements: Under very rare circumstances do our techs float to another unit. They would only float if we had no laboring patients on the floor and would be called back as soon as a patient arrived on the unit. Typically our teammates take turns floating and break up the shift into small hourly increments. Years of Experience Required: 5 years Surgical Tech with experience in OB Certification/Licensure/Additional Requirements: OB Surgical Tech Surg Tech Maternity/PP experience required BLS (completed through AHA or ARC only) Not Required but HIGHLY preferred: Labor and Delivery experience Submittal Packet Requirements: Cover Sheet (Found in Egnyte) Resume Proof of Required Certifications/Licensure
Required Skills: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

Minimum Degree Required: Completed High School (Diploma or GED)
Hours Per Day: 12.00
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Languages: English( Speak Read Write )
Department: 30908 : Nursing Maternity Union West Hospital : AH Union West 6068 W Hwy 74 Indian Trail NC
Job Category: Clinical Allied Travel