Surgical Tech - Moscow, United States - Gritman Medical Center

Description

• Relocation assistance available
• Competitive pay dependent on experience
• Credential/Certification pay for advanced licensures
• Competitive shift differentials
• Paid time off and paid sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long and Short term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Educational assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401K/ Roth retirement plans with employer matching
• Childcare facility within the organization
• Flexible scheduling. We want you to have work-life balance

• Must be enrolled in or have completed a formal training program acceptable to the Idaho Board of Nursing
• Must be registered with or certified by a national organization acceptable to the Idaho Board of Nursing

• Assists circulating nurse with patient care.
• Gathers case cart, equipment, etc., for each surgery.
• Wipes down the operating room furniture and spotlights prior to the first surgery of the day as required.
• Prepares the operating room and surgical instruments for surgery.
• Performs sharps, sponge, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse, according to policy.
• Orders and restock supplies in assigned areas.
• Practices proper aseptic techniques.
• Assists circulating nurse with identification and proper care of all specimens., logs specimens into GIS in Pathology office.
• Has age specific knowledge and understanding of standard surgical equipment (i.e., tourniquet, spotlight, suction, cautery, etc.)
• Participates in orientation of new personnel and students.
• Assumes additional work responsibilities to help meet department needs (i.e., call)
• Cooperates with the risk management/nursing Continuous Quality Improvement in preparing reports and follow-up plans.