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

Memorial Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System seeks a Surgical Technologist to support safe, efficient surgeries. You will pass instruments to the surgeon, maintain instrument counts, and ensure sterility throughout procedures.

The role requires CST certification (or TS-C) and BLS, with ability to work in a fast-paced OR. Memorial offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Accredited Surgical Technologist program completed.
• Certification as CST or TS-C preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Passes instruments to physician during surgery.
• Maintains count of instruments and supplies.
• Prepares operating suite with drapes, solutions, and equipment.
• Ensures equipment and instruments are in good working order.

Skills

Accountability

Clinical policies

Customer service

Equipment sterilization

Patient-centered care

Patient safety

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

Surgical Technologist certification

BLS Certification

American Heart Association

Job description

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Responsibilities:

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.

Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.

Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.

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 Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)

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:

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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