Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

University of Vermont Health Network; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CVMC - Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, Vermont is seeking a Surgical Tech to provide direct and indirect patient care, act as a patient advocate, and support teaching and emotional comfort for patients and families. The role supports nursing, follows the nurse practice act and hospital policies, with a standard 40-hour week, day shift (6:45 AM–3:15 PM), and on-call requirements.

A sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and relocation assistance are available; competitive benefits include health,

Qualifications

• Certification as a surgical tech is preferred.
• On-call availability: 1 time per week and every 5th weekend.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to assigned patients in conformance with hospital policies, professional standards, physician orders, and approved plan of care.
• Responsible for indirect nursing functions and activities of assigned nursing personnel. Functions within limits of Vermont Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
• Supports philosophy, objectives, and goals of nursing department. Nursing process will be utilized in the provision of patient care.

Skills

Surgical tech certification

On-call availability

Job description

Building Name: CVMC - Central Vermont Medical Center

Location Address: 130 Fisher Road, Berlin Vermont

Regular

Department: CVMC - Nursing Administration

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Weekend Needs: As Scheduled

Salary Range: Min $25.18 Mid $32.04 Max $38.90

We are more than just science. At our heart, we are 1700 employees united by an inspiration to care for our community. We are CVMC.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Surgical Tech is responsible for direct and indirect professional nursing care to patients, serves as patient advocate, and provides teaching, counseling and emotional comfort to patients and family members.

• Provides direct care to assigned patients in conformance with hospital policies, professional standards, physician orders, and approved plan of care.
• Responsible for indirect nursing functions and activities of assigned nursing personnel. Functions within limits of Vermont Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
• Supports philosophy, objectives, and goals of nursing department. Nursing process will be utilized in the provision of patient care.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Certification as a surgical tech is preferred.
• Able to be on call 1 time per week and every 5th weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

EXPERIENCE

One year of experience to be proficient in all phases of assigned duties.

BONUS & RELOCATION ELIGIBLE!

• Sign-on bonus is available with 2 year commitment - up to $10,000! Must have at least one year of experience.
• Relocation also available as qualified.

BENEFITS

We offer health, dental, vision, paid time off, and so much more! Review our benefit summary at: https://www.cvmc.org/about-cvmc/careers/benefits

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TEAM

• We are CVMC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw88cCmq_3o
• To learn more information about our ICU team visit: https://www.cvmc.org/about-cvmc/newsroom/2015/intensive-care-unit-collaborative-kicks-uvm-health-network-%E2%80%93-cvmc
• What makes the nursing team at CVMC so great?
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUGtDcaX6TM&list=PLtNh0GypcImY8mQsdnuCtomZW0wKTW-rQ
• To learn more about CVMC visit www.cvmc.org or review our fact sheet at https://www.cvmc.org/sites/default/files/documents/CVMC-Fact-Sheet.pdf

This is a bargaining union position.