Surgical Technologist CVOR - Internal Agency - SFMC

FMOLHS Career Portal; Monroe (LA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading healthcare provider in Monroe, LA, is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to prepare and maintain surgical equipment, assist with patient positioning, and ensure a sterile environment during surgeries. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in a hospital setting, hold CST certification, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers variable shifts to accommodate hospital needs.

Qualifications

• Two or more years experience as a Surgical Tech in a hospital setting.
• Continues to maintain CST certification once achieved.
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist and BLS certification.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and maintain medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Transport patients to and from the operating room.
• Assist in the positioning of patients.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Computer proficiency

Knowledge of medical terminology

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program

Certified by NBSTSA or other qualifying body

Description du poste

Surgical Technologist CVOR - Internal Agency - SFMC

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Job Description

The Surgical Technologist prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment. May be required to transport patient to and from the operating room. Relies on education, years of experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under general supervision. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Case Preparation:
  • Proper equipment, instruments, and supplies are provided for procedures and specialty areas with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
  • A well‑organized sterile setup/field is maintained at all times contributing to smooth operations with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually.
  • Anticipates and responds effectively by performing assignments in a timely and efficient manner with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
  • Proper sterile techniques are followed and a sterile field is maintained at all times with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
  • Assistance is provided to the circulating RN with procedure/patient preparation with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
  • A working knowledge of autoclaves is followed and the proper sterilization method for instruments selected at all times with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
  • A proper procedure counting of instruments, sponges and sharps is followed with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
  • Instrumentation is accurately checked prior to procedure for proper functionality and maintained throughout procedure with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
  • Capable of competently scrubbing complex cases across all facility specialties.
  • Demonstrates superior knowledge of the surgical equipment and advances surgical instrumentation within major specialties.
• Quality & Patient Safety:
  • Appropriate procedure supplies and equipment for age‑specific needs is provided within specified guidelines with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually.
  • Patients are transported safely without delay with no more than 2 documented incidents annually.
  • Assistance is provided in the positioning of patients with no more than 2 documented incidents annually.
  • Recommended AORN guidelines are followed all the time with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
• Collaboration & Teamwork:
  • Surgeon's needs are anticipated by following case progress with no more than 2 documented surgeon complaints annually.
  • Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings is provided with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
  • Assistance is proved to the OR staff with room turnovers to help decrease turnover times with no more than 2 documented corrective incident annually.
  • Over head pages are responded to in less than 3 minutes with no more than 2 documented incidents of late or non‑responses annually.
  • Assistance with clerical OR desk duties after hours by answering phones or messages is provided with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
  • Volunteers for call and late stay when needed.
  • Actively responds to emergency situations and/or trauma procedures in the OR.
• Other Duties as Assigned:
  • Other duties as assigned are completed.
  • Coordinates with OR educator/OR manager to develop and present annual in‑services on equipment, instrumentation or surgical technique.
  • Partners with various clinical programs to serve as a preceptor and mentor of clinical rotation students.
  • Serves as mentor and role model for new team members; acts as a preceptor for new and existing staff, including assisting with annual competency assessments.
  • Participates in the development and revision of a unit specific policy and/or SOP.

Qualifications

• Two or more years experience as a Surgical Tech in a hospital (non‑ambulatory) setting and certified by NBSTSA or other qualifying body for surgical technology.
• High School diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Continues to maintain CST certification once achieved.
• Strong communication and customer‑service skills; computer proficiency; knowledge of medical terminology.
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist and BLS certification.

Location: 309 Jackson St, Monroe, LA 71201, US

Shift: Variable shifts