Surgical Technologist - Newark, United States - Licking Memorial Health Systems

Description

Surgical Technologist

Surgery

Position Summary

Under assessment and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or physician and according to established policies and procedures, assists surgeons with instrumentation in performing various, complex technical surgical procedures in the Operating Room.

Job requires the knowledge, skills and abilities to provide age-related care from infants through geriatric population. Must possess interpersonal skills to effectively interact with hospital staff, offices, patients, families and guests.

Accountable to the patient and family for care provided, and to the director of surgical services for the totality of work performance.

Meets all standards and requirements of the LMH universal job description

Responsibilities

Knowledge of instrumentation used in the OR suiteProtect equipment from damage due to improper handling or use troubleshoot equipment problemsObtain and prepare supplies and equipment by physician preference for each caseVerify surgical site per protocolVerify and label all medication from circulator on surgical fieldAccurately collect and label tissue and surgical suitesRequirements

Associates Degree in Surgical Technology required.
Assist in maintaining clean equipment an surgical suitesAttend all mandatory in-servicesStocks rooms and returns unused supplies dailyPolicy & Procedure revisions assignedUse standard precautionsSafe operation of all electrosurgical and power equipmentDemonstrate knowledge and consistent practice of sterile technique

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.

Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

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