Surgical Technician, Certified - Paris, TX, United States
2 days ago
Job description
DescriptionSurgical Technician, Certified
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Paris Regional Medical Center is a 154-bed general acute-care hospital with cutting edge equipment and robust service lines. Paris Regional is a Level III Trauma Facility, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke Care certified, and our orthopedic outcomes are in the top 5% in the nation.
The Certified Surgical Technician will maintain the sterile field in the operating room, being constantly vigilant to see that proper aseptic techniques are utilized to prevent contamination and infection. They will also assist the surgical team as the sterile member who passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery.
Where We Are:
A small town with views of a historic downtown community, Paris, Texas is the second largest Paris in the World. With something for everyone, you can picnic at the Eiffel Tower, find vintage treasures and unique boutiques downtown, experience delicious local cuisine, and explore historic venues and parks.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
And much more…
Essential Functions:
- Before an operation, helps set up the operating room and organizes sterile table with surgical instruments and equipment, sterile linens, and sterile solutions.
- Checks, adjusts, and operates equipment such as sterilizers, lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units, and diagnostic equipment.
- Maintains supply of fluids such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation.
- Prepares patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
- Also transports, positions patients on table, and covers them with sterile surgical "drapes."
- Scrubs hands and arms, puts on sterile operating room attire to be able to work within the sterile field established around the patient and to handle the sterilized instruments, equipment, and supplies used in the procedure.
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments, and providing sterile items in an efficient manner.
- Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and apply dressings as directed.
- Cleans and restocks the operating room.
- Adheres to The Joint Commission (TJC) on professional standards and attends hospital in-service training sessions as directed.
- Provides age-appropriate care for all age groups.
- Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
- Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
- Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
- Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge & Skills:
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Surgical technologists graduate from surgical technology program (**Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education/certification. **)
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required one month from hire date
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
EEOC Statement:
Paris Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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