Surgical Technologist II - Surgical Services - FT - Days - $15K Sign on Bonus - MHM

Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital West is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. You will prepare the sterile field, arrange drapes, instruments and supplies, and assist the surgeon by passing instruments during procedures.

You will ensure equipment remains in good working order and support patient positioning and draping. A strong focus on patient safety and adherence to clinical standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited Surgical Technologist program completion is required.
• BLS certifications from American Heart Association required.
• Minimum one year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery.
• Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Must maintain requirements dictated in clinical ladder.

Skills

Accountability

Clinical policies

Customer service

Equipment sterilization

Patient centered care

Patient safety

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

BLS American Heart E-Card

BLS American Heart RQI ECARD

BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard

BLS Certification Grace

BLS Cert Red Cross

Job description

Summary

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery.
• Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Must maintain requirements dictated in clinical ladder.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• EQUIPMENT STERILIZATION
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

• Accredited Program: Surgical Technologist (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision with a positive disposition. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience

One (1) year of experience required.

Other Information

Certified Surgical Technologist certification (CST or TS-C) is preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 60%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 80%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 60%
• Fire Risk = 80%
• Hazardous Noise = 40%
• Heating Devices = 80%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 80%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 60%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 80%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%

Shift

Days

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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