Location: Miles City, MT
Job Description:
"Job Summary:
-Performs scrub duties and maintains sterile supplies and sterile technique.
-Assists in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Assembles, organizes and completes case carts according to doctor’s preference lists.
-Provides appropriate instrumentation, suture and all supplies as requested and provides and maintains a sterile environment. May assist surgeon by passing instruments to surgeon during cases.
-Counts sponges, needles, blades and instruments using proper technique and established policy.
-Assists in maintenance and care of specimens and prepares for laboratory analysis. Handles specimens, implants, dressings, soiled instruments, contaminated materials and sharps in accordance with established policy and recommended standards of practice.
-Assists with timely turnover of rooms, including clean up, replacement and restocking of supplies and equipment. Cares for instruments and equipment.
-Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
-May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
-May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift."
Education Requirement:
"Required Education:
-High School Diploma or GED is required.
-Graduation from formal, accredited surgical technologist program is required.
-Training in the US military may substitute for the completion of the formal surgical technologist training.
Preferred Education:
-N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-BLS - American Heart Association.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A"
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
"Required Skills & Experience:
-To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
-The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
-Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.
-Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-One (1) yr. OR scrubbing experience is preferred.
-One (1) yr. clinical experience in an accredited hospital is preferred."
Reason:
Traveler Replacement