Surgical Technician- FT- Day - Brick, United States - Hackensack Meridian Health

Description

Overview

"Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian

Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to

succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are

team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how

we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep

getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of

positive change."

Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more including a Generous sign on bonus

Performs assigned duties under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse. Demonstrates positive behavior and the ability to implement a plan of care.

Duties require detailed knowledge of surgical instruments and prescribed procedures to provide Surgeons the appropriate sterile instruments and supplies throughout the course of surgery.

Responsibilities

Accurately completes assignments within scheduled time periods: Assignments are accurately completed with appropriate supervisory counseling. Completes patient related activities within scheduled time periods. Able to adapt to changes in workload or patient assignments with appropriate supervision.

Communication:

Communicates pertinent patient information and actual or potential problems to registered nurse throughout the shift, before breaks, during transfer and shift report.

Reports timely and accurate changes in the patient's condition.

Cooperates with reassignments in the interest of patient care: Adapts work schedule to meet the needs of the unit. Ensures adequate staffing needs are met through willingness to float. Accepts changes in room assignments and/or scrub assignment. Ensures adequate staff needs by willingness to work OT.

Demonstrates the ability to care for patients by providing safe, direct patient care, demonstrating knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies: Performs patient care duties in a safe and efficient manner.

Follows plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Exercises calm behavior and utilizes appropriate judgment while working in a team approach during emergency situations: Appropriately participates during crisis situations.

Isolates and removes other patients. Assists with and reassures. Stays with a patient in need. Maintains sterility of field as situation permits.

Participates in the improvement processes of quality patient care: Takes self-directed or self-motivated initiative to do more than is expected or required in the job, acts before being required to by events, to improve job performance, and/or creates new opportunities.

Participates in unit/department PI activities.

Provides for effective and safe patient/customer outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions: Clinical practice accurately reflects Code of Ethics, the New Jersey Department of Health regulations, JCAHO and institutional policies and procedures and promotes professional ethics/standards.

Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Job ID

Department O-OPER ROOM

Site Ocean University Medical Cntr

Job Location US-NJ-Brick

Position Type Full Time with Benefits

Standard Hours Per Week 40

Shift Day

Shift Hours Day

Weekend Work Weekends as Needed

On Call Work On-Call Commitment Required

Holiday Work As Needed