DCH Health System · 3 weeks ago
Surgical Tech I CV -Internal Contract for Experienced CVOR Tech
US-AL-Tuscaloosa
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelDCH Health System is seeking a Surgical Tech I to provide compassionate care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves assisting with patient care in the procedural suite, maintaining aseptic practices, and supporting the surgical team during procedures.
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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
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
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
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English
Preferred
Operating Room or equivalent experience
Company
DCH Health System
DCH Health System is an acute care community that is expertise in rendering a wide range of medical services to various patients.
Founded in 1923
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katrina Keefer
President and Chief Executive Officer
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