Surgical Technologist - OR (1.0 Days) GEN Team

Mercy Medical Center; United States; Presencial; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Signing bonus

Resumo da oferta

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking a Surgical Tech to support patient-centered care in the operating room, assisting surgeons, anesthesia personnel and nurses, and serving as first scrub in core cases with potential as second circulator.

Requirements include graduation from a Surgical Technology program (or equivalent experience), a minimum of one year in surgical tech or related fields, and current Basic Life Support certification per the American Heart Association.

Qualificações

• Minimum of one year experience as Surgical Tech or related role (Patient Care Tech, CNA, Paramedic).
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or equivalent experience.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.

Responsabilidades

• Performs first scrub on core cases and assists surgeons and OR staff.
• Maintains sterile technique and asepsis throughout procedures.
• Assists as Surgical Assistant as needed and supports instrument handling.

Conhecimentos

First scrub proficiency

Anatomy knowledge

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Surgical Technology program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

External Applicants Earn up to $10,000 Signing Bonus! Work Shift Day Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Summary

This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by proficiently performing technical skills and providing assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Will also function proficiently as a first scrub in one additional specialty and may function in the second circulator role.

Job Duties

• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique.
• Performs first scrub role on core cases of assigned services and anticipates the surgeon’s requests.
• Demonstrates basic anatomy related to procedures
• Ensures all necessary items and equipment are in the room prior to case.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection as evidenced by practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use or protective barrier equipment.
• Conducts accurate sponge, needle and instrument counts according to departmental policies in conjunction with RN.
• Performs first scrub role on core cases.
• Understands and uses instrumentation/equipment properly considering the maintenance, safety and availability.
• Performs Surgical Assistant duties as needed.
• Follows Mercy’s safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques used by various surgeons for various procedures
• Maintains technical skill level and adapts to changes in surgical technique and operative intervention modalities.
• Demonstrates constructive approach during all interactions with staff and nurse manager toward the organization
• Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments, as observed by nurse manager

Professional Experience

Birthplace - Minimum of one year experience as a Surgical Tech, Patient Care Tech, CNA or Paramedic required.

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or equivalent experience required.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Currently certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Company Information

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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