Surgical Technician or LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse - Toledo Hospital - Surgery - Full Time - Days

Sign on Bonus available for external applicants

• Full Time:
• Sign on Bonus -$7500 greater than 2 years of experience
• Sign on Bonus- $5000 1 to 2 years of experience
• Sign on Bonus- $2500 Brand new grad with no experience

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

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

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 in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology departmental policies and procedures and the patients age-related 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 set-ups 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 co-workers 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 co-workers and management to obtain goals and objectives.

10. Performs other duties as directed.

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.

Skills:Must be able to understand directions and be able to communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer.

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 bloodborne 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 positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin ancestry religion sex/gender (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression age physical or mental disability military or protected veteran status citizenship familial or marital status genetics or other status protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace