Surgical Technician - Surgery - Full Time - Variable
Surgical Technician - Surgery - Full Time - Variable
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Job Description
Sign on Bonus Available for External Applicants:
- New Grad or current Surgical Tech Intern with ProMedica $2500
- Over 1 year of experience $7500
ProMedica Flower Hospitalis located in Sylvania OH a suburb of Toledo OH. Among being located in one of the areas most beautiful landscapes Sylvania offers a highquality lifestyle for its residents with Sylvanias public school as one of the finest in the region rated as Excellent by the state of Ohio. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy at our nationally recognized Pacesetter Park along with music and entertainment found at Centennial Terrace and Downtown Sylvania and the LPGA annual tournament. The Flower Hospital campus is a 311bed facility that houses the Hickman Cancer Center ER Trauma Center and is the regional leader for inpatient adult psychiatric services.
Functions as a member of the surgical team performing assigned duties of the technologist in the scrub role. Applies knowledge of concepts necessary for maintain integrity of the sterile field. Serves the following populations: infant pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Demonstrates proficiency in proper scrub technique and the handling of instruments supplies and equipment for the assigned cases following department policies and procedures and job description. Demonstrates age related competency in the scrub role for the following age populations: infant pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric.
2. Utilizes preference lists indepth knowledge of anatomy and physiology departmental policies and procedures and the patients agerelated needs in preparing for and carrying out case responsibilities. Shares responsibilities with the clinical nurse for keeping preference cards current.
3. Maintains integrity of the sterile field by utilizing aseptic techniques and observation of the surgical team. Promptly addresses any observed breaks in sterile technique.
4. Collaborates with the circulating nurse to effect accurate sponge instrument and sharp counts as per departmental guideline.
5. Checks daily schedule to maintain proper supply of instruments setups and supplies specific to patients age and physician preferences. Assists other personnel with procedures.
6. Participates in the process of orientation of new employees and students to the scrub role. Acts as a role model and resource person for staff and students.
7. Maintains certification according to professional requirements and presents proof of certification to the Service Coordinator.
8. Serves as a liaison between coworkers and other departments demonstrating good guest relations with physicians patients and other staff. Functions as a cooperative and supportive member of the surgery department staff.
9. Maintains understanding of departmental goals and objectives and works with coworkers and management to obtain goals and objectives.
10. Performs other duties as directed.
Requirements
Education: Must be high school graduate or equivalent. Must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or a Licensed Practical Nurse educational program.
Years of Experience:N/A
License: Current unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure from the state of employment if hiring into the LPN capacity
Certification:CPR required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Years of Experience: Prior experience in a surgical setting preferred.
Certification:Preferred Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST). certification from NCCT.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Personal Protective Equipment: Must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to latex and latex products.
Physical Demands: Must be able to move about hospital facility and between workstations. Must be able to tolerate possible exposure to hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens. Must be able to tolerate exposure to blood Bourne pathogens and body fluids. Must be able to frequently move lift or carry light to medium heavy to heavy weight objects and materials. Must be able to differentiate between colors occasionally work at heights and work with tools manuals and technical motors.
The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin ancestry religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression age disability military or veteran status height weight familial or marital status or genetics.
Equal Opportunity Employer/DrugFree Workplace
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
