Certified Surgical Tech - FT40 Nights

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; United States; Presencial; USD 39 000 - 59 000; Tempo integral

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Benefits

Resumo da oferta

Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the 3rd shift at Good Samaritan Hospital in the Surgery Department. This full-time role offers benefits and a 40-hour work week, with a pay range of $28.55-$42.85 per hour.

Responsibilities include preparing sterile fields, assisting physicians, maintaining instruments, and participating in Time Outs and safety procedures. Requires program graduation or 2 years scrub experience, CPR certification, and CST certification within 3 months.

Qualificações

• CPR certified.
• Certified Surgical Technologist certification will be obtained by the employee by sitting for the certification exam within 3 months of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Completely prepares sterile field in a timely manner; maintains the sterile field and boundaries prior to and during procedure.
• Assists the physician by sponging, suctioning, retracting, and cutting suture as required and instructed by the physician.
• Acts as preceptor, sharing knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.
• Maintains on-call availability.
• Assists in emergency situations as assigned, demonstrating appropriate actions and prioritizing to meet patient's condition.
• Maintains a safe work environment according to regulatory agency standards.
• Participates in the surgical Time Out and does not allow the procedure to continue until all team members agree.

Conhecimentos

CPR certified

Formação académica

Surgical technologist program OR 2 years surgical scrub experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Department: 37703 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Surgery Room Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3rd shift Monday-Friday x5 8-hour shifts (2245-0715) No call requirements No weekend requirements Rotating holiday reuirements Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85

Major Responsibilities

1. Completely prepares sterile field in a timely manner; maintains the sterile field and boundaries prior to and during procedure.
2. Complies with departmental policy and procedures regarding specimens, counts, and disposition of contaminated instruments.
3. Assists the physician by sponging, suctioning, retracting, and cutting suture as required and instructed by the physician.
4. Acts as preceptor, sharing knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.
5. Maintains on-call availability.
6. Assists in emergency situations as assigned, demonstrating appropriate actions and prioritizing to meet patient's condition.
7. Maintains a safe work environment according to regulatory agency standards.
8. Anticipates the needs of the physician as demonstrated by having all items required readily available on the sterile field.
9. Participates in the surgical Time Out and does not allow the procedure to continue until all team members agree.

Preparation and Turnover

1. Verifies instrument/supply/equipment available and ready per physician preference card.
2. Verifies specific needs of physician by completely reading scrub tips.
3. Assists in opening sterile supplies and instruments.
4. Assists with clean up and turnover upon completion of case.
5. Efficiently utilizes supplies to avoid waste and decrease costs.

Team Collaboration

1. Assists with maintaining the established goals of Surgical Services and Advocate
2. Shares clinical and professional knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.
3. Demonstrates self-direction in utilizing work time appropriately.
4. Accepts and completes team responsibilities as assigned.
5. Informs the Team Leader of changes to the physician preference cards.
6. Ensures proper instrument and equipment function; tagging and reporting any broken or malfunctioning equipment/instruments to supervisor.

Compliance

1. Maintains patient confidentiality.
2. Utilizes Standards of Behavior with members of health care team and patients.
3. Promotes a culture of patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
4. Acts as patient advocate to ensure patient welfare by collaborating with physicians and the health care team.

Professional Growth

1. Maintains current competencies.
2. Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining professional skills.
3. Independently completes assignments/projects.
4. Participates in unit/hospital committees and projects.
5. Maintains educational records and timecard.

Education / Experience Required

Graduate of surgical technologist program OR 2 years of surgical scrub experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• N/A
• CPR certified.
• Certified Surgical Technologist certification will be obtained by the employee by sitting for the certification exam within 3 months of employment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be willing to work with exposures to body fluids, waste and chemicals, radiation, hazardous materials, anesthesia gases and life threatening diseases
• On-call availability (nights, weekends, holidays)
• Rotating shifts
• This position needs to recognize the needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.
• Ability to move heavy patients and equipment and to stand for long periods of time
• Flexibility to deal with stressful, changing environments
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies Ability to communicate, cooperate and work well with others.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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 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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care