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South Arkansas Regional Hospital · 5 months ago

OR00018 Surgical Tech PRN

El Dorado, Arkansas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

South Arkansas Regional Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support their surgical team. The Surgical Tech will be responsible for preparing the operating room, anticipating the needs of the surgeon, and ensuring quality patient care during surgical procedures.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Uphold and demonstrate “We Care” values in everyday activities and behavior

Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures

Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure

Takes care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings

Set up a sterile and sanitary environment and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures

Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables to prevent injury to patient and personnel

Follows relevant safety and sanitation guidelines

Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis

Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies

Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments

Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment

Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and package sterilized instruments

Performs other duties as assigned or requested

Demonstrates responsible decision making in planning, providing, and delegating care, based on assessment

Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and performs duties as assigned or requested

Follows established procedures when performing job functions

Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two-way communication with peers, staff, physicians and administration

Documents accurately and timely according to guidelines with handwriting that is legible and easily read by others

Maintains a clear, neat and safe environment for patients and staff

Insures supplies and equipment for patient care are readily available and organized in an efficient manner

Communicates appropriate information to RN/charge nurse/supervisor/ director in a timely manner

Willingly accepts assignments/floats to assist other departments

Follows through on problems that may compromise patient care by using the appropriate chain of command

Correctly identifies and uses appropriately personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and/or biohazards

Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee information in verbal, written, and electronic information, limiting access on a job-related need to know basis