Certified Surgical Tech Outpatient Surgery Center St Joseph
Certified Surgical Tech Outpatient Surgery Center St Joseph
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Job Description
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days/Evenings (United States of America)Outpatient Surgery Center St Joseph
$7500 Sign On Bonus Available
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Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives
Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve
Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend
Mercy Health
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.
Essential Job Functions
Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instrument for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.
Reports any implanted devices catheters drains and packing to circulator.
Provides complete case preparation and has knowledge with the ability to adapt of special instruments supplies and equipment needs for patient populations.
Demonstrates knowledge of patients rights and responsibilities according to the patients age and understanding.
Demonstrates understanding of patients Advance Directives.
Assists in CPR as needed.
Assists with pre and post procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
Surgical Technologist are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the policy.
Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.
Participates in all patient safety care measures.
Accessible for on call as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required.
Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.
Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Education
High School Diploma or GED (required)
Associates Degree Vocational Certification or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required unless being hired into a Labor and Delivery unit in Ohio then preferred)
(If employed in South Carolina as a Surgical Technologist prior to 2008 preferred)
Work Experience
One year of perioperative operating room or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions
Required to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Skills
Ability to Follow Instructions
Able to Work Independently
Anatomy
Anticipate Needs
Communication
Critical Thinking
Infection Control
Knowledge of AORN and AST Recommendations
Move with a sense of urgency
Physiology
Possess Surgical Conscience
Professionalism
Self-Directed
Takes Direction
Teamwork
Microsoft office
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Outpatient Surgery Center - St. JosephIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
