Certified Surgery Tech

Hancock Health; Greenfield (IN); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hancock Health in Greenfield, IN seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to prepare the operating suite for procedures, set up instruments and equipment in a sterile fashion, and assist the surgeon throughout the operation. The role requires maintaining sterile technique, following universal precautions, and supporting the surgical team before, during, and after procedures.

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology and CPR certification are required.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology.
• CPR certification is required.
• Maintain sterile technique and universal precautions.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare operating suite; i.e.; supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Maintain a sterile field; assist and support the physician before, during and after the procedure.
• Assist the RN preparing for the procedure.
• Assist in positioning the patient.
• Pull supplies and instruments for future cases.
• Help transport and move the patient.
• Follows universal precautions.
• Runs the autoclave and uses sterilizing equipment.

Descripción del empleo

Qualifications

• The Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing the operating suite for surgical procedures.
• The Certified Surgical Technologist set up the instruments, supplies, and equipment up for the surgical procedure in a sterile fashion.
• The Certified Surgical Technologist are to assist the surgeon in the surgical procedure.
• The Certified Surgical Technologist are to recognize a break in sterile technique and correct it.

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

• The Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing the operating suite for surgical procedures.
• The Certified Surgical Technologist set up the instruments, supplies, and equipment up for the surgical procedure in a sterile fashion.
• The Certified Surgical Technologist are to assist the surgeon in the surgical procedure.
• The Certified Surgical Technologist are to recognize a break in sterile technique and correct it.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Prepare operating suite; i.e.; supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Maintain a sterile field Assist and support the physician before, during and after the procedure.
• Assist the RN preparing for the procedure.
• Assist in positioning the patient.
• Pull supplies and instruments for future cases.
• Help transport and move the patient.
• Follows universal precautions.
• Runs the autoclave and knows the use of sterilizing equipment.

Expected Behaviors

• Demonstrates expertise in the area of surgical procedures and the supplies, instruments and equipment it require to carry out those procedures.
• Behaves in a respectful and "Patient's First" demeanor towards patients, families associates and self.
• Provides a calm manner for the patients during pre-op and perioperative periods. Is punctual and demonstrates acceptable attendance.

Mandatory License/Registration/Certification

• CPR

Additional Lecensure/Credential Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology.

WORK CONDITIONS

Physical/Mental Demands

• Assist ambulatory patients independently
• Lift up to 50lbs. independently and for weights greater than 50lbs. must use mechanical device or team lifting.
• Push/Pull patients of up to 250lbs. in a wheeled device and for weights greater than 250 lbs. must use team assistance.
• Push and pull wheeled equipment requiring a force up to 10 lbs. (feeding pumps, ventilators, IV poles, bipap machines)
• Squatting and bending at waist to reach under beds, repetitive crouching as needed.

EQUIPMENT USED

All surgical instruments and equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Often works under sterile conditions.

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