Surgical Tech
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Surgical technologists are also known as scrubs scrub technicians surgical technicians and operating room technicians. Surgical technologists are part of the surgical team and work under the supervision of registered nurse and Director of Surgical Care. Surgical technologists assist surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs to make sure the procedure is executed as smoothly and efficiently as possible. They prepare and organize the sterile field maintain integrity of the sterile field and are experts in surgical instruments and sterile equipment used during procedures. Surgical Technologist are responsible for cleaning and sterilizing all surgical instruments and equipment and has a working knowledge of the decontamination to sterilization process in the Central Sterilization Department.
Responsibilities for Surgical Technologist include but are not limited to:
- Prepare and organize the sterile field as required for various surgical procedures
- Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure
- Take care of specimens prepare check and monitor medications on the sterile field and assist with dressings
- Set up a sterile and sanitary environment and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures
- Utilize correct body mechanics in moving transporting and positioning patients stretchers and/or tables in order to prevent injury to patient and personnel
- Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis
- Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies.
- Inspect replace and sterilize medical instruments
ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:
Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient surgical orthopedic maternal health at home emergency care services. In addition Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology laboratory cardiopulmonary rehabilitation therapy occupational health infusion nutrition pharmacy administrative services and many other specialty services.
AMBERWELL CULTURE:
Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with wow experiences in each department. At Amberwell we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.
At Amberwell you will find a professional environment that values consistency collaboration and patientfirst decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization our patients and our communities.
To learn more about Amberwell Health our affiliated organizations and available career opportunities visit careers.amberwellhealth.
Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience:
- Minimum Required Experience: Experience in the healthcare setting with knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology
- Preferred Experience: 12year experience working as a surgical technologist or similar experience as a practical nurse medical assistant or an operating room assistant.
- Education:
- Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred Education: Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician or Medical Assistant program
- Licenses:
- Minimum Required Licenses: N/A
- Preferred Licenses: LPN or Certified Surgical Technician
- Certifications:
- Minimum Required: BLS
- Preferred Certifications: Certified Surgical Technician or Certified Medical Assistant
Employment Type
Full-Time
