Surgical Technician - General Surgery
Surgical Technician - General Surgery
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Job Description
Surgical Tech - FT Days
Shift: 6:30am-3pm Mon Thru Fri
Sign-On Bonus $12000 for a 3-year commitment
Your experience matters
At Havasu Regional Medical Center we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As a new employee joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How youll contribute
Youll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.
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What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
$12000 sign-on bonus
Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
Income-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance employer paid short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverage
Tuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellness
Professional development and growth opportunities
Position Summary
Maintain the sterile field in the operating room being constantly vigilant to see that proper aseptic techniques are utilized to prevent contamination and infection. To assist the surgical team as the sterile member who passes instruments sutures and sponges during surgery.
Reports to: Director Surgery/OR / FLSA: Non-exempt
Essential Functions
Before an operation helps set up the operating room and organizes sterile table with surgical instruments and equipment sterile linens and sterile solutions.
Checks adjusts and operates equipment such as sterilizers lights suction machines electrosurgical units and diagnostic equipment.
Maintains supply of fluids such as plasma saline blood and glucose for use during operation.
Prepares patients for surgery by washing shaving and disinfecting incision sites. Also transports positions patients on table and covers them with sterile surgical drapes.
Scrubs hands and arms puts on sterile operating room attire to be able to work within the sterile field established around the patient and to handle the sterilized instruments equipment and supplies used in the procedure.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon passing instruments and providing sterile items in an efficient manner.
Helps prepare care for and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis holds retractors cuts sutures and applies dressings as directed.
Cleans and restocks the operating room.
Adheres to The Joint Commission (TJC) on professional standards and attends hospital in-service training sessions as directed. Provides age-appropriate care for all age groups.
Non-Essential Functions
1. Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers clients patients contractors and vendors.
2. Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
3. Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g. HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and requirements
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred
Surgical technologists graduate from surgical technology program (**Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education/certification.**)
License / Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required one month from hire date
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
About our Health System
Havasu Regional Medical Center 171 bed hospital located in Lake Havasu City AZ and is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Havasu Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
