Certified Surgical Tech
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Job Description
DMOS is seeking a certified Surgical Tech to work alongside our Spine Surgeons at Iowa Methodist Medical Center and our Ancillary Surgery Center. This role requires experience in orthopedic surgical practices. This position require flexibility in hours.
Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons P.C. (DMOS) is the longest thriving private orthopaedic practice in the central Iowa area. We provided services that allow patients an opportunity to get back to living their best life. Our services change lives. We are dedicated to helping our community peers and partners provide outstanding healthcare. DMOS is a haven for enjoyable creative and mission centered individuals. We are growing and we need the best and brightest to join us to serve our growing community. Does this sound like a place you would want to be If so read on.
PERKS: DMOS is based in West Des Moines Iowa. DMOS Orthopaedic Centers offers our staff aworklife balance with generous levels of time off competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including affordable health vision and dental insurance. Ourcompetitive 401K/pension plan is a benefit that contributes to the future of our staff and their ability to live their best life.
What are we looking for
- Evidence Based Care Enthusiasts: We approach every day with a patient centered focus and are diligent about an outstanding care experience for all who come to DMOS.
- Emerging Leaders with a Servant Heart: We do everything with the highest level of purpose preparation and focus for others. We know our best selves are delivered in action not just words.
- People who want Continuous Learning: We strive to learn everyday through sincere curiosity; we look for ways to improve our patient care ourselves and the community.
- Vision for the Future: We see a future of patient centered care that allows for minimal disruption to the patient the provider and peers through outstanding surgical and ancillary services throughout the metro.
Essential Duties:
- In Surgery: Scrub in for surgical cases and assist in the circulating role as needed (frequent)
- In Surgery: Be available to start work at 6:00 am on some surgery days (frequent)
- In Surgery: Prepare surgical cases display proficiency with equipment setup and tear down procedures and demonstrate safety standards of aseptic technique (frequent)
- In Clinic:
- Greet patients upon arrival check them in and verify or update patient information (continuous)
- Update patient information in the EMR system including health history current medical information medications allergies (continuous)
- Prepare injections for physician to use in clinic using the provider recipe (continuous)
- Prepare patients for physician examination (continuous)
- Assist staff Physician RN PA with in office procedures such as preparation and set up (continuous)
- Communicate information such as testing procedures etc. to the patient and family (continuous)
- Organize and maintain exam rooms (continuous)
- Assist patients onto exam tables and with other medical equipment (requires lifting)
- Remove sutures and/or staples (frequent)
- Assist in procedures done in the office or surgical setting (frequent)
- Prepare electronic health record notes for follow up patients (frequent)
- Record new patient data in the HER (frequent)
- Change wound dressings (frequent)
- Apply and remove casts as instructed by an authorized provider if within scope of practice (frequent)
- Venipuncture if within the scope of practice (occasional)
- Adhere to organizational policies with particular attention to standards of conduct and to confidentiality as it relates to HIPAA.
- Follow doctors orders or patient need requirements within scope of practice (frequent)
- Other duties assigned as needed.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Professional level knowledge of the principles and practices of clinic.
- Working knowledge of orthopedic terminology and application.
- Ability to work in a busy location and meet necessary deadlines in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management staff employees practitioners and the general public.
- Ability to present facts and recommendations in oral and written form.
- Able to document necessary information using a computer.
- Must be an organized motivated team orientated individual.
- Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
- General knowledge of office equipment such as a copy machine printer and fax machine.
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook electronic health records and practice management software preferred but not required.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Surgical Technician Certification Maintain a CPR Certification; (May require BLS for ASC or Hospital Practice); Experience in a similar health related industry or clinic is preferred but not required. Experience in Orthopedics is preferred.
COMPANY OVERVIEW: With over 60 years of experience our dedicatedteam has been committed to providing patients with the most comprehensive orthopaedic care available in central Iowa. As a surgeon owned leading and trusted organization we are devoted to providing world class care to our patients. DMOS Orthopaedic Center is actively improving the lives of our patients by providing the highest quality of care and we are seeking a professional medical professional to help us achieve more!
PEOPLE OVERVIEW: People who succeed at DMOS arepositive friendly professional and data driven. We seek a cando attitude with a proactive coaching and consulting skill set. This person knows how to communicate positively and professionally to patients physicians midlevels administrative professionals and team members. If we are speaking about you then you may be our ideal candidate.
Join our team of orthopaedic surgeons and discover how your talents will change lives helping our patients get back to living!
Have a positive cando attitude and a love for your job If so youll be our ideal candidate. Join our leading team of orthopaedic surgeons and discover how your talents can change lives.
DMOS is a privately held medical facility. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment at DMOS will be required to complete a criminal background check federal background checks education verification reference checks and an initial TB test.
Employment Type
Full-Time
