Surgical Technologist
Company: Surgery Partners
Location: Altoona
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Description$2000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!!
Job Summary:
The Surgical Technologist is an integral part of the team of
medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical
Technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate
the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures,
ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that
equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is
conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical
technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of
sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human
anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and
technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive
therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Hours:
Essential Job Functions:
* Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure
* Scrubs, gowns, and gloves
* Opens sterile supplies and sets up sterile table with
instruments, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for
procedure
* Anticipates additional supplies needed during the procedure
* Keeps accurate records throughout the procedure and communicates
them to circulator
* Properly cares for specimens
* Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
* Sponges or suctions operative site
* Applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders
* Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon
* Connects drains to suction apparatus
* Prepares and applies sterile dressing
* Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the
operation and before incision is closed
* Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants
* Helps in draping sterile field
* Passes instruments to surgeon during procedure
* Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during
procedure
* Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
* Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room
* Assists in prepping room for the next patient
* Regular and prompt work-site attendance
* Performs other duties as they are assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability:
* Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
* Degree from an accredited school is required
* Previous experience as a Surgical Technologist in a hospital
environment is preferred
* BLS certification is required upon hire
* Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational
activities for own professional advancement
* Is aware of professional standards and performs in accordance
with them
* Ability to relate and work effectively with others
* Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications
for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation
standards
Benefits:
Keywords: Surgery Partners, Rochester , Surgical Technologist, Healthcare , Altoona, Minnesota
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