AK - Surgical Technologist - $90 RATE

Juneau, AK, US

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Job Description:

MUST HAVE/OBTAIN FLU VACCINATION
MUST HAVE CERTIFICATIONS AT TIME OF SUBMISSION
MUST SUBMIT 2 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AT TIME OF SUBMISION
Job DescriptionJob Description
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.
Back up call for emergency cases that may require two surgical technicians.
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
Surgical Technologist Certification (CST)
Current BLS certification

Experience Required
1 year experience preferred.
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.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Tuesday - Friday 10 hours per day, Also requires on-call

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
Surgical Technologist, OR Technologist

General Certifications:
BLS/BCLS

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
Meditech

Holiday Coverage Required:
No

Pay Rate
$57.88 - $61.08/hour

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