- Assists with the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
- Maintains open communication with members of the surgical team to assure a collaborative work environment is maintained.
- Assists in training and orientation of students and new staff members.
- Complies with established hospital policies, procedures, and practices to assure that standards of quality, efficiency, and safety are met.
- Attends educational programs as prescribed by departmental policy and individual need. Maintains all required certifications. Stays abreast of changes in policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mission and Core Values (Compassion, Service, Human Dignity, Sacredness of Life, Mercy, Excellence, Justice) of Mercy.
- Adheres to the standards and policies of the Corporate Responsibility Program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and reporting to designated Manager (or employer hotline) any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.
- Embraces Standards of Behavior to provide and promote excellent customer service for both internal and external customers. Holds self and others accountable for behaviors that promote service excellence.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on assigned unit.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth & development over the life span by completing continuing education program.
- Interprets information need to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific need: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric
- Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety/patient safety initiatives.
- Must take call per Policy and Procedure
- Work requires knowledge of basic sciences, such as anatomy and physiology, microbiology, etc., asepsis and sterile techniques and operating room techniques generally acquired through completion of an accredited two year program of surgical technology.
- Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
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Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthPrimary Function/General Purpose of Position
Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.
Essential Job Functions
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.
Licensing/Certification
Certified through a Nationally Recognized Certifying Agency (e.g., NBSTSA or NCCT) (required)
CPR (required). Must have or complete certification within 6 months from date of hire.
Education
High School Diploma or GED (required)
Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required, unless being hired into a Labor and Delivery unit in Ohio then preferred)
(or grandfathered in SC as a surgical technologist due to working prior to 2008)
Work Experience
Work requires knowledge of basic sciences, such as anatomy and physiology, microbiology, etc., asepsis and sterile techniques and operating room techniques.
Work includes three to six months on-the-job training (orientation) for full familiarity with surgeon's preferences and department policies and procedures.
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents years)
Adults years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
May be required to use physical restraints.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Other:
Must take call per policy and procedure.
Ability to Follow Instructions
Able to Work Independently
Anatomy
Anticipate Needs
Communication
Critical Thinking
Infection Control
Knowledge of AORN and AST Recommendations
Move with a sense of urgency
Physiology
Possess Surgical Conscience
Professionalism
Self-Directed
Takes Direction
Teamwork
Microsoft Office
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Department:
Inpatient Surgery - St. Vincent - Surgery OR
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
