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Summary:

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Responsibilities:

Assists nursing staff in direct patient care, including preparation, transport, positioning, and draping of patients for surgery.

Monitors and accounts for instruments, sponges, and supplies throughout each procedure to ensure patient safety.

Verifies that surgical instruments and equipment are functioning properly and promptly reports or addresses any issues.

Contributes to a safe and supportive environment by adhering to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards.

Collaborates with the sterile processing team to decontaminate, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies.

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team by passing instruments, supplies, and equipment efficiently during procedures while maintaining strict sterile technique.

Prepares the operating room by setting up sterile fields with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies tailored to each case.

Handles, labels, and processes surgical specimens according to established protocols for safe and accurate delivery to the laboratory.

Precept and mentor new staff members, fostering skill development and support orientation and onboarding.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT STERILIZATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY

• NURSING, RESPONDING

TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program:

Surgical Technologist (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS

AHA ECARD

)

• American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS

AHA-RQI ECARD

)

• American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA)
• American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE)
• Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC)
• Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision with a positive disposition. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience:

One (1) year of experience required.

Other Information:

Certified Surgical Technologist certification (CST or TS-C) is preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Bending and Stooping = 80% Climbing = 60% Keyboard Entry = 80% Kneeling = 80% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80% Lifting or Carrying 0

• 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs
• 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0
• 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Pushing or Pulling 26
• 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Reaching = 80% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80% Running = 40% Sitting = 80% Squatting = 80% Standing = 80% Walking = 80% Audible Speech = 80% Hearing Acuity = 80% Smelling Acuity = 80% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 80% Distinguish Color = 80% Seeing
• Far = 80% Seeing
• Near = 80% Bio hazardous Waste = 80% Biological Hazards
• Respiratory = 80% Biological Hazards
• Skin or Ingestion = 80% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60% Dust = 60% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80% Hazardous Chemicals = 60% Hazardous Medication = 0% Latex = 60% Computer Monitor = 80% Domestic Animals = 60% Extreme Heat/Cold = 60% Fire Risk = 80% Hazardous Noise = 40% Heating Devices = 80% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 80% Magnetic Fields = 0% Moving Mechanical Parts = 80% Needles/Sharp Objects = 80% Potential Electric Shock = 60% Potential for Physical Assault = 80% Radiation = 0% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%

Shift:

Days Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process. Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net