Surgical Tech (Full Time, Weekend Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Ohio; Presencial; USD 40.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Ohio seeks a Surgical Technician to support the Operating Room team. Responsibilities include preparing for procedures, handling supplies and instruments, and assisting with sterile setup and post-procedure cleanup.

Under the supervision of the RN Circulator, you will count instruments, check equipment, and ensure a safe sterile environment while collaborating with the Surgical Services team to order instruments and participate in the Time Out process for

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program.
• American Heart Association CPR BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare for procedures and provide supplies and instruments; post-procedure clean-up.
• Assist with patient care activities, count instruments, and set up sterile field under the direction of the RN Circulator.
• Check and assemble supplies, equipment, and instrumentation prior to the surgical procedure to promote a safe and sterile environment.
• Collaborate with the Specialty RN to order instruments as needed through the Surgical Services business office.
• Focus on the physician's needs in providing instrument setup as recorded on the preference card.
• Maintain surgical counts for sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure patient safety.
• Actively participate in the Time Out process with the surgical team.

Conocimientos

Sterile techniques

Team cooperation

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Stress management

Educación

Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, and providing supplies and instruments during procedures and post-procedures clean-up.

Job Specific Duties

• Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, providing supplies & instruments, and post-procedures clean-up.
• Prepares for all specimens handling within hospital guidelines and policy. Ensures proper handoff per surgery guidelines and delivery of specimens.
• Assists with patient care activities, count of instruments, planning and set up of sterile field) under the direction of RN Circulator.
• Checks and assembles supplies, equipment, and instrumentation prior to surgical procedure to promote a safe and sterile environment of care.
• Collaboratively works with Specialty RN to order instruments as needed thru the Surgical Services business office.
• Focuses on the needs of the physician in providing for instrument set up as recorded on preference card.
• Ensures patient safety by maintaining surgical counts for sponges, needles, and instruments as per surgical count policy.
• Promotes safety by actively participating in the 'Time Out' process with the surgical team.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program
• American Heart Association CPR BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to perform sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and co-workers
• Able to complete basic competency list and specialized skills list for position
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions

Job: Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Department: OPERATING ROOM-2100-760000

Job Status: Professional