Surgical Tech PRN Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Surgical Tech PRN Crestwood Medical Center

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Huntsville, AL Job Details Part-time Estimated:

$40.5K

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9K a year 2 days ago Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification OR experience Mid-level Trade school Certified Surgical Technologist 1 year Full Job Description At Crestwood Medical Center, we believe in the power of people to create great care! At our 180 bed full service acute care facility, we offer a friendly work environment, perfect for a new grad looking to start their career or an experienced technologist looking to make a change. Crestwood Medical Center is located in Huntsville, Alabama which offers a rich history and variety of attractions, such as education, arts, nature or just pure entertainment. With a cost of living 8% lower than the national average, we are affordable for everyone! Job Summary Works in collaboration with the surgeon and RN to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Assists with orientation of all surgical techs in the perioperative area. Assists with the implementation of OR policies and procedures. Facilitates safe and effective completion of surgical procedures. Plans and implements direct and indirect care to patients of all ages in the Operating Room. Prepares and maintains aseptic surgical field, assists with procedures performed in surgery, functions in a scrub role and as part of the OR team. Handles instruments according to their instructions for use and follows infection prevention principles.

Schedule:

PRN, as needed, shifts vary Qualifications Technical School certificate course in Surgical Technology required 15 continuing education hours related to the practice of surgical technology must be maintained annually to continue employment. This is tracked within the department by management from documentation provided by the Surgical Technician employee. 1-3 years of operating room surgical technician experience required 1-2 years of lead surgical technician responsibilities preferred Licenses and Certifications CST

• Certified Surgical Technologist required CPR
• Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation within three (3) months of hire and must be maintained required BCLS
• Basic Life Support required Essential Functions Prepares the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available by applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.

Maintains aseptic techniques and ensures sterile field integrity during surgical procedures. Anticipates the surgeon’s needs during procedures, efficiently passing instruments and materials as required. Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety. Retains, labels, and documents specimens for pathology accurately, ensuring proper handling and transfer. Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols. About Crestwood Medical Center Crestwood Medical Center is a Tier 1 Facility from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. We have been recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by American College of Cardiology, a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission and American Heart Association, a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Bariatric Surgery, Maternity Care and Spine Surgery, the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines for Heart Failure (Gold Plus) and AFib (Gold), a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence from the ALS Association, and other accreditations and recognition for Imaging, Endoscopy, Breast Care, and Elderly Care.