Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technologist
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Why UnityPoint Health
Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture At UnityPoint Health you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best and we help you live well with dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment At UnityPoint Health we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at
Overview
UnityPointSt Lukes Hospital
FullTime Days
MF 7am3:30pm plus call
$7500.00 Sign on bonus to qualified applicants!
To assist the surgeon and to perform technical skills in the Operating Room under the direction and supervision of the surgeon in accordance with hospital and OR policy.
Why UnityPoint Health
- Culture At UnityPoint Health you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
- Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role race gender religion or sexual orientation.
- Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at .
Responsibilities
Leadership:
- Assists in creating a positive work environment by mentoring of staff/students and working with team members to develop and facilitate initiatives to strive for positive outcomes in quality and care of patients.
- Complies with all policies and procedures and guides team members with compliance.
- Reliable attendance is an expectation of the team member role as well as a leader in the unit.
Professional Growth:
- Assumes responsibility for continued growth in areas of competencies lifelong learning and involvement in unit and hospital quality of care projects. Specialty certifications and continuing education are strongly encouraged.
- Supports use of Evidenced Based Practice and incorporates best practices into daily care routine.
- Participates in mandatory education and unit meetings per established guidelines.
- Compiles with all safety goals infection prevention and risk management policies and procedures.
- Completes annual mandatory education.
Communication:
- Communicates utilizing the FOCUS standards in all aspects of care and interactions with others.
- Effectively communicates with all team members physicians ancillary staff and all customers. Verbal communication is clear and concise and written communication is legible and done using approved abbreviations.
Collaboration:
- Practice indicates compliance with HIPAA DNV OSHA and all other regulatory agencies.
- Demonstrates the ability to be flexible in meeting needs of the unit as a team member.
Operating Room Functions:
- Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required of a Surgical Technician in accordance with established procedures as required.
- Directs and assists in carryingout safe aseptic techniques and procedures as outlined in the Operating Room Policy & Procedure manuals; observes & reports contamination &/or breaks in aseptic techniques.
- Directs & assists in the maintenance & handling of special instruments & equipment.
- Always maintains responsibility for ensuring safe patient care.
- Utilizes patient care & unit supplies in a manner that is both patient care & cost effective.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Successful completion of an approved training program for Operating Room Technicians.
Experience:
None
Preferred Experience: Prior hospital and/or clinic experience desirable
License(s)/Certification(s):
Certification is encouraged
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Must be BCLS certified through AHA upon hire or obtained within 30 days from date of hire
- Must be able to complete computer programs
- Must be able to meet the competency of unit assigned to and be able to successfully complete orientation
- Must be able to meet reliable attendance guidelines
- Must be able to perform the essentials functions of the job including ability to communicate effectively
- Able to distinguish colors
Able to read write comprehend and speak English
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the posit
Physical Demands:
- Vision hearing speaking: must have good visual acuity speaking and hearing are essential to communication needs of this position.
Environmental Conditions:
- May be subjected to noise and odors.
- Moving mechanical parts found in work environment.
- Universal precautions must be followed in all areas workers are exposed to biologic and chemical hazards and must use appropriate protective gear as trained.
Work is performed in a welllit temperature controlled and humiditycontrolled environment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
