Surgical Technologist Inpatient (PRN)|MCK Surgery Position Available In Dauphin, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type:

PRN Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States ofAmerica)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listedbelow. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $23.50 – $34.50Position Highlights Varied Shifts You Belong at Avera Be part of amultidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of MovingHealth Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. ABrief Overview Responds and assists the professional nursing staffand Physicians during the pre-procedure, procedure, and postprocedure period. This position will assist with procedure roomset-up, equipment cleaning and maintenance, pre and post procedureassistance as directed by the Registered Nurse as well as enteringand maintaining inventory control and clerical duties for thedepartment. What you will do Prepares the Operating Room forsurgical procedures in a timely fashion. This may include, not belimited to: organizing equipment and needed instruments; setting upquickly and accurately for emergency cases; assuring proper andadequate equipment for all cases. Assists the surgeon as the firstor second scrub person during surgical procedures. Maintains asterile field at all times in the procedure area. Maintainsefficiency in handling surgical instruments at physician’s request.

Verifies specimens with surgeons and nurses. Assists thecirculating nurse to account for all instruments, needles, andsponges involved with the surgical procedure. Achieves andmaintains working knowledge of all OR machinery and equipment usedon the sterile field (i.e., lasers, scope equipment, and electricand nitrogen motors). Receives and verifies correct implants forall surgical procedures (i.e., grafts, orthopedic hardware,allograft etc.). Assists with on-the-job training and orientationof new staff and students. Assists in transporting of patients tothe O.R. when necessary. Performs decontamination, assembly andsterilization, according to Infection Control and established QAmonitoring guidelines as demonstrated by annual competency review.

Operates sterilization equipment which includes: steam and hydrogenperoxide sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaner, washer/sterilizer, andautomated cart washer. Operates equipment according to manufactureroperational directions and in a manner that ensures the safety ofthe operator as demonstrated by annual competency review. Utilizesdesktop and laptop computers and handheld PDA for instrumentdecontamination, assembly and tracking functions. EssentialQualifications The individual must be able to work the hoursspecified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must beable to perform each essential job function satisfactorilyincluding having visual acuity adequate to perform position dutiesand the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear,understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Theserequirements and those listed above are representative of theknowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essentialjob functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential jobfunctions, as long as the accommodations do not cause unduehardship to the employer.

Required Education,License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Technical Certificatecompletion of an accredited Surgical Technician program

PreferredEducation, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

CertifiedSurgical Tech (CST) – National Board of Surgical Technology andSurgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire Less than 1 year experienceas a Surgical Technician Expectations and Standards Commitment tothe daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, andsocial principles to serve patients, their families, and ourcommunity. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, andstewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude,Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm andsincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a teamenvironment, coordinating work flow with other team members andensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safetyprinciples, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, butnot limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA ifapplicable. Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, VeteranStatus, or other categories protected by law. If you are anindividual with a disability and would like to request anaccommodation for help with your online application, please call1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .