Surgical Technologist I - Portland, United States - MaineHealth

Description

Summary

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced CSTs

$3000 Sign on Bonus for New Grads

**Prorated for Part time roles**

Eligible candidates are Certified Surgical Technologists.

Previous MMC and MaineHealth employees with more than 3 months of separation are eligible. Current MMC and MaineHealth employees are not eligible.

• Position Summary
  
  
• Performs first scrub role in core cases of assigned services. Directly assists the surgeon by passing sterile instruments and supplies to the sterile field. Demonstrates the ability to anticipate surgeon's requests in core cases of assigned services, expediting the process of surgery and improving patient outcomes.
  
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• Shares responsibility with the RN for countable items at the field. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and uses in the Operating Room. Assists with the mixing and administration of heparin, local anesthesia, radiology contrast dyes, antibiotic solutions, Papaverin, Thrombin, Properly labels all medication on the sterile field. Able to meet the specific care needs of the patient as relates to the patient's age group.
  
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• When performing the second scrub role, responsibilities include holding retractors, sponging or suctioning the operative site as directed by the surgeon. Understand and properly uses instrumentation/equipment, considering the maintenance, safety and availability. Participates in the teaching of staff and students appropriate to one's experience.
  
• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  
  
• Education: Knowledge of aseptic technique and operating room standards and procedures, acquired through completion of course in an approved school of Surgical Technology.
  
• License/Certifications: Certification required within 6 months of employment or at the discretion of the Department Director.
  
• Experience: N/A
  
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with others.
  
• Ability to stand continually for several hours, and move, position, transport patients stretchers, equipment and etc.
  
• Ability to concentrate on detail and adjust quickly to changes of assignment.
  
• Demonstrates responsibility for identification of techs own learning needs and communicates these needs to the appropriate resource staff.
  

Additional Information

Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.