AK Surgical Technologist 95 RATE
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Job Summary
MUST HAVE/OBTAIN FLU VACCINATION MUST HAVE CERTIFICATIONS AT TIME OF SUBMISSION Job DescriptionJob Description Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job Scrubs in on surgical procedures under professional nurse supervision for many different advanced and complex types of surgeries. Anticipates the surgeon s preference for certain materials or instruments and be able to respond to these preferences in advance. Updates Nurse as necessary based on continuing assessment of equipment needs and physician preferences; demonstrates sound clinical judgment; adaptable to changing patient needs. Sets up sterile table with instruments equipment supplies and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedures. Takes apart and reassembles any instrument or piece of equipment that needs cleaning (within the scope of instructed nursing personnel duties) and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used furthering Quality Assurance of patient care. Inventories monitors assigned services supplies and order as needed. Develops/implements educational programs and learning aids for the area/department (i.e. in-service classes special projects learning aids patient care standards). Provides input regarding the need for change in policies procedures and patient care standards. Back up call for emergency cases that may require two surgical technicians. Other Functions Participates in assigned committees. Other duties as assigned. Education Certifications and Licenses Required High School Diploma or GED Completion of a technologist training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) Current BLS certification Experience Required 1 year experience preferred. Knowledge of Anatomy and physiology with appropriate instrumentation suturing materials needles prosthetic devices and other supplies Wound healing and complications Normal growth development and life cycle changes including physical behavioral characteristics of individuals for which nursing care is provided. Skills in Sterile technique and processing Patient positioning Ability to Handle requests that are made during the surgery.
Shift: Day shift Tuesday - Friday 10 hours per day Also requires on-call.
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialties: OR Technologist Surgical Technologist
General Certifications: General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)Please CLICK HERE to view details.
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Suturing
- Medical Terminology
- Sterile Processing
