Surgical Technologist - Sign-on Bonus - $7500 Sign-on Bonus (Apply in minutes)
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**Job Description Summary:**
SIGN-ON BONUS: $7500
External applicants may be eligible for a $7500 sign-on bonus with a one-yearwork commitment. This includes previously employed applicants who have been
gone from the organization longer than 90 days.
The Surgical Technologist andor the Certified Surgical Technologist preparesthe room and gathers supplies needed for surgical procedures; delivers
instruments to the surgeon and other members of the surgical team intra
operatively; may function as second assistant to the surgeon; assists in the
proper decontamination of the room, supplies and instruments post operatively.
This position is for full-time, day shift and does have a rotating on-callschedule which requires you to be on site within 30 minutes of being called.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESPrepares for surgical cases by obtaining and preparing appropriate supplies, equipment and instruments, reviews surgeons preferences to determine required
items. Establishes and maintains a sterile field and presents instruments to
the operating team. Delivers appropriate instrumentssupplies utilizing proper
principles of sterile technique. Acts as 2nd assistant to surgeon, performing
duties related to draping, operative site exposure. Responsible for removal of
all sharps and initials return card for verification. Functions as 2nd
circular with RN supervision. Can hold extremities. Assist with casting and
splinting. Mixes medications on the sterile field once verification by a
registered nurse has occurred. Assist with positioning, can fix specimens in
formalin, may do in annual competence y , assists circulator in proper care
and handling of surgical specimens. Can wash and thaw grafts, can hold a
stapler while surgeon fires it, can operate skin stapler for the purpose of
wound approximation, and can assist with the dislocation of joints if yearly
competency is accomplished. Can cut suture material as directed by and under
the supervision of a surgeon, Can apply ESU to clamps or forceps for
hemostatis under the direct supervision of the surgeon, can assist anesthesia
if yearly competency is accomplished, Can assist with patient skin prep if
yearly competency is accomplished, Can change out camera and robotic
instruments during endoscopic procedures under the direct supervision of the
surgeon, Can manipulate the uterus during robotic cases under the direct
supervision of the surgeon.
Equipment and Supply Maintenance - Assists in post-procedure cleaning of theORequipment, returns equipmentsupplies to proper areas; assists in room re-
stocking. May run dartbiologics for sterilizers annual competency , reports
any damaged equipment appropriately, mops floor between cases, and ensures
that all equipment cords are not frayed and free from cuts as well as other
duties as assigned.
Unit Operations - Participates in unit operations to contribute to efficiencyof department, effective communication, quality care, personal growth as well
as development, training, and orientation of new personnel. Maintains all
annual unit specific competencies, ACE and PAR requirements. Will mentor new
associates. CAN DO: Can mix medications on the sterile field, following
verification with an RN Can deliver medications to the sterile field if an RNis in scrub role Can run dart biologics for sterilizers if annual competency
has been met Can sterilize instrumentation if annual competency has been met
Will act as a preceptor and mentor new associates Can assist with positioning
Can hold extremities Can check next case cart Can perform room turnover and
set-up for subsequent cases Can assist with casting and splint
applicationremoval Can participate in verification of specimen and specimen
labeling with Surgery team Can fix specimens in formalin as long as annual
competency has been met Can wash or thaw grafts Can assist RN circulator under
direct supervision Can hold a stapler while the surgeon fires it Can cut
suture material as directed by and under the supervision of a surgeon Can to
operate the skin stapler for the purpose of wound approximation Can assist in
the dislocation of joints as long as annual competency has been met.
CANNOT DO: Cannot inject or administer medications, dye and blood product
Cannot set up IVs Cannot desiccate tissue Cannot suture Cannot tie sutureCannot use or activate cautery Cannot operate ESU Cannot perform anything
invasive Cannot prep patient Cannot access Pyxis for controlled substances
Cannot complete documentation for the legal medical record Cannot manipulate
or alter grafts Cannot assist anesthesia with airway management and placement
of invasive lines Cannot mark surgical site.
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESKnowledge and application of growth and development principles.
Utilization of effective communication strategies.
Implementation of specific technical factors
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequentlyis required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and
reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift andor move up
to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
OSHA BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE:Employees whose job functions involve routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. (Direct patient care jobs)
**Minimum Qualifications:**
High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American HeartAssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart
Association
Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist school or equivalent militarytraining, or 10+ years’ experience as a Surgical Tech. Understanding of
procedure performed. Anticipate surgeon’s needs. Have necessary knowledge and
ability to ensure quality patient care Monitor sterile field Provide aid in
exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions. BLS strong clinical
knowledge of OR environment.
**Work Shift:**
Day
**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**
40
**Department**
Surgery Main
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