On Call Requirements: 3 to 5 shifts per 4 week period
Job Category: Allied Health
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Employment Type: Full-Time
Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 25834
Secondary Job Category: Allied Health
Experience Requirements: None
Education Requirements: Associates Degree
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Surgical Technician functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the first, second or assisting Surgical Technician under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intraoperative period.
Special Summer Incentive
*Sign on bonus - $15,000
*Free Health Insurance for the rest of the year
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or Certificate in Surgical Technology
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Non specified.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Independently scrubs basic surgical procedures. Demonstrates ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. Applied basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care. Applies basic knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers for optimal surgical patient care. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork. Applies principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment. Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment and appropriate knowledge base. Provides age specific care to obstetrical patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the department.
- Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers and self. Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level and established policies and procedures.
- Charges for equipment and supplies.
- Participates in room turnover and set-up.
- Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy.
- Effectively performs sterilization, disinfection and document loads per policy.
- Applies principles of asepsis to maintain sterility during surgical set up and procedure.
- Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy.
- Assist with obtaining supplies, equipment, and positioning devices as well as assisting with the positioning of the patient for procedures.
- Performs sterilization of surgical instrumentation and documents per policy.
- Scrubbing duties to include classes for Medical Students, Residents, and other students.
- Turns OR rooms over and sets up for next patient in an efficient manner.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com . Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.
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