Medical City Healthcare · 1 month ago
Certified Surgical Technologist
Medical City Healthcare is committed to investing in its team members, and they are seeking a Surgical Technologist PRN to join their team. The role involves providing surgical scrub assistance for various procedures and training other staff while ensuring optimal patient care.
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Responsibilities
Performs the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource to Surgical Tech staff in order to provide optimal patient care
Participates in the selection, training, education, and development of the Surgical Tech team
Responsible for consistently demonstrating knowledge of instrument sets and proficient in the knowledge of surgical supplies
Works closely with Sterile Processing and makes recommendations on instrument sets, supplies, and equipment
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, sets up and maintains a sterile field for all surgical/non-surgical procedures applying principles of asepsis and other appropriate guidelines
Gains, maintains, and applies knowledge of specialized instruments, equipment, and supplies used in surgery
Organizes instruments, equipment, and supplies for easy access and maximum efficiency
Provides call rotation coverage for scrub duties
Applies safety procedures and principles in all actions
Applies basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and principles of growth and development as required to assist in surgical procedures
Assists with transport of patients. Supplies, equipment, to and from surgical suites in a timely manner as indicated
Ensures minimal delays in surgical schedule as a result of transport, room turnover, or equipment management
Uses patient transfer devices applying appropriate safety principles
Assists in patient transfer to and from bed and transport devices using effective body mechanics and patient safety assistive devices: roller boards, slide board, gait belt, lift sheet
Adapts performance of routine scrub duties, communication techniques to the patient’s age, culture and general condition
Manages medical equipment, drains, and electronic devices according to hospital procedure: urinary drainage devices, surgical drains, chest drainage pump/device, monitors, IV pumps, braces, etc
Properly labels medications on the back table in surgery
Adheres to policies and AORN standards during surgical procedures and when transporting instrumentation
Provides proper counting technique before, during, after and at relief during shift or lunch change
Applies universal precautions according to potential exposure routes
Demonstrates effective handwashing, and surgical scrub, performed at task appropriate intervals
Uses hospital approved cleaning solutions, chemicals, and procedures effectively and according to manufacturers’ recommendations for safety
Uses appropriate instrument transport, decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization techniques in the maintenance of equipment, instruments and supplies
Monitors for breaks in sterile technique during surgical procedures and responds according to AORN standards
Reports contaminated trays to OR Supervisor for resolution
Maintains records when using the IUSS in sub-sterile room
Maintains log books as required; aids RN in documentation of breaks in sterile technique
Uses Meditech automation system to print next day’s schedule to pull cases, to print Dr.’s preference cards and to view interdepartmental and hospital-wide communications
Coordinates own schedule and priorities with O.R. Supervisor, other department staff and physicians
Maintains awareness of own limitations, seeks guidance from appropriate coworkers. Does not accept inappropriate delegated assignments
Alert for errors in own or others’ work, participates in corrective actions. Actively participates in Time-Out process
Maintains proficiency in own job duties, cross trains to other duties as appropriate
Identifies in services/learning activities to enhance job performance
Engages in hospital meetings/functions
Qualification
Required
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Certified Surgical Technician (CST)
Certified as a surgical scrub tech by accredited program
Graduation from an accredited program for Surgical Technology or meets the requirements of the HB 643 Act
Three years prior experience as a Surgical Technologist
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Company
Medical City Healthcare
Medical City Healthcare offers behavioral health care, mental health care, psychiatric services, and electroconvulsive therapy.
Funding
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