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Logan Regional Medical Center · 5 months ago

Surgical Tech Endoscopy

Logan, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Logan Regional Medical Center is dedicated to empowering caregivers and providing excellent patient care. They are seeking a Surgical Tech for Endoscopy to facilitate safe and efficient surgical procedures, interact professionally with patients and families, and maintain a sterile operating environment.

Health CareMedicalNursing and Residential CareRehabilitationTherapeutics

Responsibilities

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures for surgical patients of all age groups

Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families

Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessment of changes

Documentation meets current standards and policies

Follows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors

Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors, maintaining patient safety throughout the procedure

Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment

Applies principles of sterile techniques and infection control procedures

Prepares surgical operating suite by ensuring that it is clean, sterile, and properly equipped

Arrange surgical instruments, drapes, solutions, supplies, and equipment, ensuring everything is in working order and readily accessible for the surgical team

Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients

Work closely with the surgical team, passing instruments to the surgeon, maintain a sterile field, and assist with any necessary tasks to ensure a smooth and efficient operation

Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery

Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of assigned case and instruments and/or trays to be pulled for the procedure

Provides patient with explanations and verbal reassurance, as necessary

Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory

Consults with other staff members when in question or unfamiliar with equipment or procedure

Post-operative care: help with transferring the patient to the recovery area, cleaning and restocking the operating room, and documenting the procedure accurately for medical records

Responsible for post-operative sterilizing surgical instruments and ensuring they are properly maintained

This includes cleaning, disinfecting, and assembling instruments according to sterilization protocols to maintain a sterile surgical environment

Performs other reasonably related job duties as assigned or requested, within scope of practice

Qualification

Basic Life Support (BLS)Surgical procedures knowledgeElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Critical thinking skillsMulti-taskingEnglish proficiencyAttention to detailTeamworkCommunication skillsFlexibilityTime management

Required

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent, is required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required

Able to maintain a high awareness of teamwork

Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task, while demonstrating proficient time management skills

Able to respond to and cope with emergency situations professionally and calmly

Focused, patient and calm, performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and able to take appropriate action

Must be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage

Basic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Must possess knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of word processing, email, electronic medical records, laboratory information systems and other similar software as required

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Excellent written, verbal and communication skills

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security