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DCH Health System · 2 weeks ago

Surgical Tech I CV -Internal Contract for Experienced CVOR Tech

US-AL-Tuscaloosa

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

DCH Health System is seeking a Surgical Tech I CV to provide compassionate care and maintain nursing standards under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves assisting with patient care in the procedural suite, demonstrating aseptic practices, and ensuring a safe environment.

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Responsibilities

Assists with the nursing care of patients in the procedural suite performing routine and delegated duties under the supervision of the RN and according to the standards of practice and policies of the hospital and the department

Demonstrates knowledge and applies principles of aseptic practice and recognizes the necessity for following established procedures and adapting to new situations as they arise

Demonstrates knowledge of instruments and equipment used in the procedural suite including specialty equipment as it applies to the specialty services being provided at DCH

Assists with scheduled and unscheduled procedures. Sets up and cleans up after each case

Provides service in a cost-effective manner

Actively participates on committees and teams

Follows safety practices and helps to maintain a safe, clean environment

Participates in the selection of new team members

Maintains continuing education by attending inservices; and attending other educational workshops as appropriate

Performs initial and annual competency per job class

Qualification

Surgical Tech certificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Aseptic practice knowledgeInstrument knowledgeCommunication skillsTeam collaborationConflict resolutionTime management

Required

High school diploma or equivalent, required

Successful completion of College Anatomy and Physiology I course OR is a certified Central Sterile Processing Technician OR has completed Central Sterile Processing certification OR has completed a hospital approved Surgical Tech certificate course, required

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English

Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking

Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction

Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit, stoop and lift

Must be able to run in an emergency

Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be able to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips

Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range

Must possess stamina to work 12-hour shift

Physical presence onsite is essential