Certified Surgical Tech (CST) / Scrub Tech

147 Navicent Health Baldwin, Inc; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Surgical Tech to assist in pre- and post-operative patient care on a 7a-3p schedule. The role requires certification in Surgical Technology and completion of a surgical tech program, with duties spanning patient prep, instrument setup, and intraoperative support.

40 hours/week schedule, call required, benefits eligible. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile fields, and supporting the surgical team through efficient room

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of Surgical Technology program required.
• Certification in Surgical Technology required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in pre- and post-operative patient care according to unit standards.
• Assists with patient positioning and transfers; maintains a safe environment.
• Performs basic instrument setup and assists peri-operative team.
• Assists with infection control, isolation procedures and specimen handling.
• Maintains timely communication with care team and physicians.
• Participates in maintaining supplies and equipment, restocking as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technology program

Certification in Surgical Technology

Job description

Department: Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7a-3p 40 hours/week Call required Pay Range: $26.55 - $39.85

Major Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in the physical care of the patient according to CGHS/unit patient care standards, including the following as appropriate for the unit:

• pre and post-op care
• post-mortem care
• unit-specific basic skills competencies
• patient in restraints
• Placement of electrodes for cardiac monitoring
• patient with infectious disease including TB, hepatitis, AIDS, among others
• patient in isolation
• correct positioning of patients
• transfer of patient (e.g. bed to stretcher)
• patient with latex allergies
• Assist in identifying patients at risk for falls and preventing falls
• Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the patient, including correct handling of body fluids, proper body mechanics

Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills:

• Reports pertinent patient information to the appropriate person(s) in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with health care team through effective use of verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Utilizes appropriate lines of authority.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies
• Demonstrate OE competency in interacting with patients and surgeons

Demonstrates competence in the following organizing skills:

• Time management
• Problem solving
• Prioritization
• Organization of work and environment
• Timely response to physician/nurse/anesthesia requests

Participates in maintaining supplies, equipment and pod cleanliness:

• Maintains a neat and orderly appearance of work areas.
• Restocks supplies as needed.
• Reports broken, malfunctioning or missing equipment to the appropriate person.
• Notifies the designated person of all supplies used so appropriate charges can be made.
• Properly handles and stores of equipment.

Demonstrates self-growth/accountability:

• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Participates in at least 75% of unit meetings or initials minutes of meetings not attended.
• Maintains awareness of hospital/division/unit procedure/policy changes which affect the delivery of patient care.
• Verbalizes how his/her job supports CGHS values, mission and vision.

Demonstrates “Commitment to Co-workers” Demonstrates competency in:

• Competency in 2 or more specialties.
• Serving in Preceptor role after completion of Preceptor Training.
• Preparation and maintaining a sterile field.
• Assembling of instrumentation and equipment needed for procedures.
• CPR.
• Preparation, collecting and handling of all specimens.
• Procedure/Equipment set-up.
• Assisting with emergency situations.
• Revising surgeon preference cards.
• Assisting peri-operative team with positioning of patients.
• Anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
• Prepping of patients.
• Counting of sponges/tapes/needled/instrumentation.
• Competency in building and assembling of specialty instrumentation.
• Assist in Instrument Processing.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Assist with review and revision of policies as needed.

Demonstrates competency in the effective and efficient use of supplies and equipment by:

• opening supplies only when needed
• utilizing the most cost-effective supplies
• assuring all charges entered in a timely manner
• Maintaining appropriate other supplies and equipment and verification of expiration dates
• Sequester and report faulty equipment, arranging for replacement and/or repair
• Maintaining cleanliness of equipment and supplies
• Revising and reviewing preference cards for appropriateness of supplies

In order to expedite turnaround time, assist the nurse in moving patient, cleaning the room, timely counting, assembly of next-case supplies.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: Minimum education of a High School Diploma or GED is required. Successful completion of Surgical Technology program, either technical or military is required.

Certification / Registration / License

Certification in Surgical Technology required.

Work Experience

One year experience preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly. Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation. Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres, and noxious odors. Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self-directed to complete jobs as ordered. Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations. Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously. Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously.Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize workspace to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner. If job class is identified as falling under POPE C, the individual must pass the cardiac recovery test.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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