Surgical Technician - Wilmington, United States - Wilmington Health

Description

This position is a PRN and supports our Wilmington ASC location

About Wilmington Health

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.

Purpose:

Responsible for the instruments in the operating room

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure

• Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians' preference cards
• Inspects equipment for proper working condition
• Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
• Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure
• Arranges instruments according to routine for given procedure
• Confirms that instruments work properly.
• Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
• Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy
• Correctly utilizes, cares for, cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment as directed
• Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
• Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure
• Assists in work area by cleaning, storing, packaging and sterilizing instruments
• Assists in storing and stocking of supplies as directed.
• Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons' preference cards
• Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
• Documents patient care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures
• Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient's status

Other Duties:

Assigned by manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High school graduate or GED certification
  Surgical technician course

Wilmington Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are committed to treating everyone equally with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information, or any other class protected under state or federal law.

ADA Physical Demands:

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)

Physical Demand

Required?

Frequency

Standing

Continuously

Sitting

Continuously

Walking

Frequently

Kneeling/Crouching

Rarely

Lifting

Rarely

CT Technologist Competencies

General

1. Customer Service
2. Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
3. Teamwork/Process Focus
4. Dependability/Punctuality
5. Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
6. Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving
7. Quality/Quantity
8. Initiative
9. Safety/Housekeeping
10. Organizational Skills/Time Management

** PRN Day, shifts and hours may vary depending on business needs. **