Surgical Technologist - Sign-On Bonus, Full-Time Shifts

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgical team under the direction of a professional nurse, providing skilled care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a day/evening schedule and varied shifts including holidays and weekends.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an approved surgical technologist program. BCLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited, approved surgical technologist program for any employee hired after 2009.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to scrub responsibilities for the care of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in the OR.
• Ability to act independently within established procedures and protocols.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to utilize computer and keyboard.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficient clinical skills in the scrub role.
• Demonstrates ability to scrub on a wide range of procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities related to handling of instruments/equipment in the OR and aseptic technique.
• Demonstrates openness to learning scrub techniques for new procedures and new instrumentation/equipment and receiving feedback concerning clinical skills.
• Actively works with leadership to identify own learning needs and seeks opportunities to meet these learning needs.
• Provides ongoing feedback to Assistant Nurse Manager concerning preference cards and tray contents.
• Demonstrates an ongoing concern for safety by adhering to established safety rules and practices.
• Responds appropriately to crisis situations as outlined in unit specific standards, initiates interventions within scope and notifies circulating RN of all issues.
• Participates in the planning of care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development.
• Functions as an effective team member, supporting the concept of team training.
• Actively participates in unit activities
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, employees, and physicians, both verbally and in writing.
• Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgical team under the direction of a professional nurse, providing skilled care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a day/evening schedule and varied shifts including holidays and weekends.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an approved surgical technologist program. BCLS certification is required.