Surgical Technician FT, Days
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Job Location:
Rhinebeck, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 34 - 44
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Northern Dutchess Hospital
At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.
Northern Dutchess Hospital is an 84-bed hospital located in picturesque Rhinebeck New York. We are leaders in the Hudson Valley for maternity and orthopedic excellence and provide award-winning care in a wide range of specialties from cancer and heart disease prevention to bariatric surgery and healthy aging services.
Our accolades include the following:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- U.S. News & World Report - High performance in knee replacement
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5 Star Rating
At Northern Dutchess Hospital we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration and teamwork where every voice is valued and contributes to our shared success. When you step through our doors you will feel a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our staff is friendly dedicated and deeply committed to the well-being of our patients and each others success.
Summary:
- This role assumes responsibility and accountability for the function of scrub technicians assisting with the nursing care activities in the surgical services environment. Individuals apply learned principles in coordinating activities directed at assisting the surgical team in implementation of care. Population served is consistent with the policies and philosophies of the Nursing Department and Administration which includes neonate pediatric adolescent adult and Geriatric patients.
Responsibilities:
- Consistently collects and utilizes available data necessary for the proper preparation of the surgical suite for specific surgical procedures.
- Consistently demonstrates an application of basic and current knowledge to perform assigned functions.
- Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of sterile/aseptic techniques.
- Performs proper sponge sharps and instrument counts according to policy and procedure demonstrated by a lack of occurrences.
- Maintains a safe surgical environment assuring overall cleanliness of the surgical suite proper placement of supplies to insure a safe traffic pattern and verifies sterile processing through validation of integrity of sterile packaging.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and provides safe patient care through clear communication and collegial working relationships.
- Demonstrates knowledge of current trends and practices in the health care field utilizing available educational materials and professional development opportunities.
- Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe therapeutic and cost effective manner. Consistently checks all equipment for working order and reports any unsafe condition.
- Participates and complies with the results of quality assurance audits and findings.
- Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect Excellence Accountability Compassion Honor).
- Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Job Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- License Registration or Certification Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification MUST be a Certified Surgical Tech.
- Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements: basic understanding of Anatomy Physiology and Medical Terminology; basic computer skills i.e. MS Outlook.
Working Conditions
- Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
- Org Unit: 1421
- Department: Operating Room
- Exempt: No
- Pay Range: $34.65 - $44.95 Hourly
With strong hearts and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Suturing
- Medical Terminology
- Sterile Processing
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
