Surgical Tech

Foley, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Baldwin Health is your community healthcare provider a 142-bed facility offering inpatient outpatient emergency diagnostic and surgical care. We are the proud recipients of many awards including the Press Ganey Summit Award The Joint Commissions Top Performer in Key Quality Measures and Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work.

Located in Foley Alabama on the Gulf Coast Baldwin Health is surrounded by unique local shops a quaint historic downtown and is home to the OWA Park and Resort. Youre sure to enjoy our museums parks and restaurants that surround our picturesque clock tower and beautiful fountain. With our busy performing arts community to amazing youth sports programs there are services activities and events throughout the year to entertain and engage you. Foley truly offers something for everyone!

What We Offer

Student Loan Repayment Plans
Health Insurance Eligibility 1^st of the Month
6% 401k Employer Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Company provided renewal of BLS

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician collaborates with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields assists with procedures and ensures instruments and supplies are used appropriately. The Surgical Technician adheres to infection prevention standards regulatory requirements and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes.

Schedule:Full-Time Days requires on call

Qualifications

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or
Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required

Licenses and Certifications

BCLS - Basic Life Support required
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred

Essential Functions

Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases ensuring all equipment instruments and supplies are properly organized and available by applying principles of Universal Precautions asepsis and sterile technique.
Assists the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
Handles surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization inspection and assembly.
Performs point-of-use cleaning and carefully handles instruments in compliance with infection control and professional standards. Performs sponge needle and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
Assists in patient positioning draping and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
Maintains and updates physician preference cards ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures.
Cleans reprocesses and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
Contributes to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies returning equipment to storage and ensuring operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
Performs other duties as assigned.

DescriptionBaldwin Health is your community healthcare provider a 142-bed facility offering inpatient outpatient emergency diagnostic and surgical care. We are the proud recipients of many awards including the Press Ganey Summit Award The Joint Commissions Top Performer in Key Quality Measures and M...