Surgical Tech Non-Certified - Obstetrics - Lorain Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

Mercy Health in Lorain is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operative and invasive procedures. You will prepare sterile instruments, maintain the sterile field, and assist the surgical team through counts, instrument delivery, and specimen labeling.

The role requires BLS certification and a HS diploma plus tech-certification. The position runs nights, with a 36-hour work week, weekend and holiday rotation, and on-call availability.

Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support certification required.
• Surgical technology education: HS diploma/GED plus associate/vocational/military cert.
• One year perioperative experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Scrub person during procedures; assemble supplies and equipment.
• Prepare sterile supplies and instruments; perform surgical counts.
• Maintain sterile field and aseptic technique; assist with drapes and instrument passage.
• Retrieve and label specimens; report implants to circulator.
• Assist with pre/post procedure cleaning of the room and instruments.
• Participate in patient safety and on-call duties.
• Support orientation of new staff and students.

Connaissances

Follow Instructions

Work Independently

Anatomy

Anticipate Needs

Communication

Critical Thinking

Infection Control

AORN/AST Guidelines

Move with Urgency

Physiology

Surgical Conscience

Professionalism

Self-Directed

Takes Direction

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Surgical Technology

Vocational Certification in Surgical Technology

Military Certification in Surgical Technology

Description du poste

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Mercy Health

_ About Us _

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Essential Job Functions

• Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instrument for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
• Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
• Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.
• Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator.
• Provides complete case preparation and has knowledge, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patients’ rights and responsibilities according to the patients age and understanding.
• Demonstrates understanding of patients Advance Directives.
• Assists in CPR as needed.
• Assists with pre and post procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
• Surgical Technologist are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the policy.
• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
• Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.
• Participates in all patient safety care measures.
• Accessible for “on call” as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
• Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.
• Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required, unless being hired into a Labor and Delivery unit in Ohio then preferred)

(If employed in South Carolina as a Surgical Technologist prior to 2008, preferred)

Work Experience

One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be required to use physical restraints
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• May have periods of constant interruptions
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions
• Prolonged periods of working alone

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

• Ability to Follow Instructions
• Able to Work Independently
• Anatomy
• Anticipate Needs
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Infection Control
• Knowledge of AORN and AST Recommendations
• Move with a sense of urgency
• Physiology
• Possess Surgical Conscience
• Professionalism
• Self-Directed
• Takes Direction
• Teamwork
• Microsoft office

Full Time - 36 Scheduled Weekly Hours

7p-7:30a

Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Obstetrics - Lorain

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a__ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affinity and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].