Surgical Tech
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Job Location:
Gadsden, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Gadsden Regional Medical Center we believe in the power of people to create great care! We look forward to you joining our team at our 346 bed full service acute care facility. We offer a family friendly work environment perfect for a new grad looking to start their career or an experienced professional looking to make a change!
Gadsden Regional Medical Center is located in Gadsden AL which offers a variety of attractions such as top tier public schools museums and nature. You can hike one of our beautiful trails fish along the Coosa River or visit Noccalula Falls. Enjoy a quaint night out on Broad Street or enjoy a beautiful mountain sunset. From golf hiking fishing childrens museums and Noccalula Falls there are lots of things to do and see in this beautiful city.
Why Youll Love Working Here!
My Health Medical Dental and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
My Future PTO and Sick Time 401(k) with Employer Match Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment Educational Support and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
My Advantage - Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Life and Long-Term Care Insurance Pet Insurance and much more!
Job Summary
The Surgical Technologist 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 3/12s Tues Wed & Thurs 8A-8P call rotation may be required
Qualifications
- Education: High school graduate or equivalent required
- Completion of a formal Surgical Technologist program or comparable previous surgical technology experience preferred
- Scrubbing experience obtained either through completion of a formal surgical technology program or previous scrub experience preferred
- 30 minute arrival time required when on call
Licenses and Certifications
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
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.
About Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider a 346-bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care. We are Joint Commission certified in hip and knee replacements and have top-rated programs in cardiology and emergency care.
We work hard every day to be a place of healing caring and connection for patients and families in Gadsden Albertville Attalla Boaz Fort Payne Glencoe Hokes Bluff Jacksonville Leesburg Piedmont Rainbow City Southside Steele Wellington and surrounding communities.
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About Company
For more than 40 years, CHS has been developing and operating healthcare delivery systems committed to helping people get well and live healthier.
