A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40
Job Information Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt A Brief Overview The Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after the surgical procedure. This position has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. This position has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. There are multiple service lines the surgical technologist will scrub to include cardiovascular, neurosurgery, general surgery, robotics, orthopedics trauma, sports medicine, total joints, plastics, urology, gynecology, ENT, ophthalmology and podiatry. Education Qualifications Associate's Degree Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program, 6 months surgical tech experience in lieu of education. Required Experience Qualifications 6 months Recent surgical technologist experience in the operating room. Graduation from a Surgical Technologist Program may be used in lieu of experience. Required Skills and Abilities Fosters positive working relationships with all health care customers. (Required proficiency) Demonstrates awareness of self-responsibility for own practice. (Required proficiency) Demonstrates cost effectiveness in use of supplies and equipment. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Certified Surgical Technologist - AST Preferred or Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA Preferred What you will do Checks supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure as per preference card. Anticipates problem areas and adjusts instrumentation to individual patient. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique and promptly reports any compromise. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to patient entry. Mixes and labels all medications under the supervision of the RN Circulator. Performs appropriate counts with the RN Circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed. Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs tasks as directed by surgeon during the operation. Wound closure is specific to Certified First Assistant (CFA) duties and is referenced to the Certified First Assistant (CFA) job description. Assists team members to place and position patient on O.R. table. Places sterile dressings on patient following surgery. Provides timely, accurate and concise reports on all patients to oncoming personnel. Uses PreKlenz and prepares instruments for transport to decontamination. Fosters positive working relationships with all health care customers. Participates actively in clinical education activities, including orientation of new employees. Helps with inner core duties. Writes name on white boards in the room to identify as inner core help. Re-stocks room supplies. Follows all department and hospital policies and procedures. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On-Site;
No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands Balancing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours Carrying:
Frequently 3-5 Hours Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
Crawling:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching:
Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
Repetitive Motions:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours Sitting:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Standing:
Frequently 3-5
Hours Stooping:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours Talking:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours Walking:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours Physical Demand Comments:
May assist with lifting patients.
Working Conditions Burn:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Chemical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Combative Patients:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours Dusts:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Explosive:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Extreme Temperatures:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious Diseases:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours Mechanical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Needle Stick:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours Noise/Sounds:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Other Atmospheric Conditions:
Rarely less than 1 hour Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or
Gases:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Radiant Energy:
Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to
Blood and Body Fluids:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Risk of Exposure to
Hazardous Drugs:
Rarely less than 1 hour Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration:
Rarely less than 1 hour Wet and/or
Humid:
Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities.
Nursing:
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alliedhealth@stormontvail.org
Ancillary:
ancillary@stormontvail.org Interested in working in Healthcare but don't know where to start? Reach out to our Career Counselor, Morgan Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O'Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O'Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.
