Job Details
Job Description:
Work in beautiful Sitka! This role is based at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center.
The Surgical Tech provides support to surgeons to ensure the highest quality care to patients during surgical procedures.
Great role for experienced Surgical Techs! *** Sign on Bonus. *** Relocation Bonus!
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Scrubs in on surgical procedures, under professional nurse supervision, for many different advanced and complex types of surgeries.
Anticipates the surgeon’s preference for certain materials or instruments and be able to respond to these preferences in advance. Updates Nurse as necessary based on continuing assessment of equipment needs and physician preferences; demonstrates sound clinical judgment; adaptable to changing patient needs.
Sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedures.
Takes apart and reassembles any instrument or piece of equipment that needs cleaning (within the scope of instructed nursing personnel duties) and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used furthering Quality Assurance of patient care.
Inventories, monitors assigned services supplies and order as needed.
Develops/implements educational programs and learning aids for the area/department (i.e. in-service classes, special projects, learning aids, patient care standards).
Provides input regarding the need for change in policies, procedures and patient care standards.
Other Functions
Participates in assigned committees.
Other duties as assigned.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
High School Diploma or GED
Completion of a technologist training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) preferred; if not certified, certification must be obtained within six months of hire or in certain instances, “on the job training” specific experience greater than five years may substitute for certification.
Current BLS certification or within three months of hire and bi-annually thereafter
Experience Required
Experience in hospital operation room.
Knowledge of
Anatomy and physiology with appropriate instrumentation, suturing materials, needles, prosthetic devices and other supplies
Wound healing and complications
Normal growth, development and life cycle changes, including physical, behavioral characteristics of individuals for which nursing care is provided.
Skills in
Sterile technique and processing
Patient positioning
Ability to
Handle requests that are made during the surgery.
Required Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Surgical Technician Certification - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Days, Full Time
State License Details:
Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years of Experience:
1
Specialty Type:
Nursing
Sub Specialty:
Surgical Technologist
Bilingual:
No
Holiday Coverage Required:
No
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