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Certified Surgical Tech - Full Time (Evenings, M-F, 2:30PM-11PM)

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Job Location drjobs

Mount Pleasant - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job: Certified Surgical Tech

Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Category: 3 Technicians


Position Summary

The Certified Surgical Tech assists surgeon(s) during operative and invasive procedures.


Essential Functions

-Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure.

-Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies.

-Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments.

-Verifies sterility and integrity of packages.

-Performs patient care assignments while maintaining quality improvement standards.

-Provides care based on age-specific needs (i.e. pediatric adolescent geriatric).

-Adjusts hours to meet patient services when cases are more or less than scheduled.

-Maintains compliance with the call coverage and call-in time.

-Maintains a clean neat and safe environment by ensuring that supplies and equipment are cleaned and stored in an organized manner.

-Performs scrubbing technique according to departmental policy.

-Accurately performs all sponge sharp and instrument counts according to policy.

-Prepares instrumentation according to Physicians preference cards and scheduled procedures; keeps cards current.

-Wears personal protective equipment during all procedures.

-Demonstrates proper concepts of prepping and draping according to Physician preference.

-Recognizes unseen boundaries between sterile/unsterile areas and when break occurs.

-Carries out activities during operations pertaining to handling of instruments sponges suture drains and dressings.

-Assists in restocking rooms and checking for outdated items.

-Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.

-Maintains adequate inventory of both stack and non-stock items for Surgical Services and Anesthesia.

-Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase.

-Assumes responsibility for care of instruments/equipment during intra/ postoperative phase including cleaning and processing of instruments.

-Demonstrates ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions read and write English and perform simple math calculations.

-Performs on-call duties as necessary.

-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.

-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.

-Performs other duties as assigned.

-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.

-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).


Work Experience

-One year of Operating Room experience preferred.


Education

-High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

-Surgical Tech Certification within 180 days of hire date required.

-BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required.


Physical Demands and Work Environment

Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling

Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time













Movement % Time

Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33

Crouch/Squat 0-33

Kneel/Crawl 0-33

Reach above Shoulder 0-33

Reach below Shoulder 0-33

Repetitive Arm 34-66

Repetitive Hand 34-66

Grasping 34-66

Squeezing 0-33

Climb Stairs 0-33

Walking Uneven 0-33

Walking Even 34-66



Environment % Time

Indoors 67-100

Outdoors 0-33

Extreme Heat None

Dusty None

Excessive Noise 0-33



Equipment % Time

Motor Vehicles None

Foot Pedals 0-33

Extreme Heat None

Dusty None

Excessive Noise 0-33



Work near % Time

Machinery 34-66

Electricity 34-66

Sharps 34-66

Chemicals 34-66

Fumes 34-66

Heights None



Vision

Depth Perception Required

< 20 Required

Color Not Required

Peripheral Required



Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR

Sit 1 3

Stand 4 4.5

Walk 4 4.5

Employment Type

Full-Time

Company Industry

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