Certified Surgical Technologist - Lewiston

Certified Surgical Technologist Full-Time benefit-eligible position Central Maine Medical Center seeks Certified Surgical Technologist for OR Team CMH Offers Robust Benefits Package Including Paid Time Off medical plan dental plan vision plan Health Savings Account Basic Life insurance Supplemental Life insurance Long-term disability insurance 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance Family Leave Program Comprehensive Wellness Program Responsibilities assist Surgeon in invasive non-invasive procedures maintain knowledge skills current as to procedure instrumentation equipment surgeon preference check all equipment instruments needed prior to each procedure ensure proper functioning scrub in assist Surgeon with manipulation catheters guidewires consults attending surgeon obtain specific additional items planned procedure anticipate needs Surgeon intraoperative phase preps drapes patients following aseptic techniques carries out medical surgical asepsis during procedures stocks assures appropriate function supplies equipment within Operating Rooms removes special reusable material after cases responsible cleaning Infection Control policies accurately completes operating room counts instruments sponges needles follows proper procedure event incorrect count reports discrepancies Circulating Nurse surgeon corrects immediately demonstrates responsibility care instruments equipment intra postoperative phase including cleaning instruments makes decisions reflecting knowledge assigned case instruments trays pulled procedure collaborates other members surgical team order maintain equipment supplies surgical procedures prepares room timely manner anticipated instruments sutures supplies equipment individual surgical procedure follows aseptic technique opening sterile supplies setting up procedures sets scrubs prepares procedures minutes prior scheduled time otherwise directed verifies informed consent site surgery patient ID verbally Surgeon RN maintains safe environment patient coworkers self CMH policies procedures consults staff members unfamiliar equipment procedure demonstrates competence care specimens accurately handles specimens times assists cleaning preparation rooms between procedure cases restocks supplies necessary organizes effectively end-case cleanup follows written procedures steam sterilization knows responsibilities necessity tracking item uses flash autoclave indicators load processed properly establishes maintains effective communication good working relationship coworkers patients benefit treats patients families respect dignity identifies addresses psychosocial cultural ethnic religious spiritual needs patients families adapts procedures meet individual needs adolescent adult geriatric patients treatment maintains basic understanding individualized care normal growth development age specific groups acts role model supervises precepts mentors new staff notifies licensed personnel when patient complains pain provides patient explanations verbal reassurance necessary performs aspects patient care environment optimizes patient safety reduces likelihood medical healthcare errors protects patients sensitivities right privacy closely observes patient minimal disturbance maintains self-accountability practices added responsibilities enhance safety patient interacts individuals consistent manner providing attention support assistance foster environment exceptional personal service consistently initiates interaction provide assistance individuals appear lost find way takes appropriate action recover service difficulty ensuring resolution customers problem conducts work activities respect coworkers maintenance pleasant professional environment fostering calmness stressful situations interacts supervisory personnel professional supportive courteous manner venting emotions appropriate time place demonstrates commitment service consistent attendance punctuality scheduling absences according departmental requirements incur unplanned absences unavoidable circumstances exist qualifications Graduate accredited school Surgical Technologists required certification one year hire job required maintaining approved national certification completion CEU requirements testing Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required ability effectively communicate English both verbally writing strong written verbal skills additional languages preferred basic computer knowledge ability engage patients team members utilizing CMH Experience Standards creating warming caring non-judgmental environment actively listening seeking information honest truthful consistent respectful treating all individuals dignity empathy serving role model taking initiative ownership positive ways collaboratively demonstrating teamwork resilient adapt change positive ways demonstrated ability direct triage highly fluid dynamic operational environment collaborate layers management administration team employment Status Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity CMH actively promotes diversity workforce levels organization strives create maintain setting celebrate cultural differences consider them strengths organization CMH equal opportunity workforce discriminate against individual regard race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information veteran status offer term condition employment make reasonable accommodations known physical mental limitations qualified individuals disabilities

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