Certified Surgical Technologist - Hopedale, United States - Hopedale Medical Complex

Description

Certified Surgical Technologist

This position is eligible for a bonus up to $2500.

HMC Offers:

• Nursing Scholarships
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Excellent benefits
• Quality childcare located in Hopedale
• Wellness Center membership
• 401(k) plan with employer match

Employee Daycare Rates

• Infants (6 weeks to 15 months) - $133 weekly, $27 daily
• Toddlers (15 months to 2 yrs) - $126 weekly, $26 daily
• 2 years to 3 years - $119 weekly, $25 daily
• 4 years to 5 years - $112 weekly, $23 daily

Position Overview:

The Surgical Technologist assists the surgeon and other members of the surgical team in the completion of an assigned procedure, including the preparation of the suite and the patient. The Surgical Technologist must function well within the principles and practice of aseptic technique.

Surgical Technologist Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate working knowledge of surgical equipment, instruments, supplies and procedures utilized in the operating room; knowledge of exposure control plan; utilize universal precautions.
• Maintain an orderly and sterile instrument table.
• Assist the surgeon and team during operative and invasive procedures, while anticipating the surgeon's needs.
• Maintain an ongoing count of sponges, needles, dissectors, tapes and instruments and supplies as needed or instructed.
• Check all equipment/instruments needed prior to each case to ensure proper functioning.
• The surgical tech. Cleans, sterilizes and replenishes instruments and supplies as needed or instructed. Monitor PAR level of all instruments and supplies. Submit requisitions for replenishment to Director of Surgical Services.
• Remain proficient and knowledgeable of surgeons' needs, techniques, and requirements, and prepare the room accordingly. Update preference cards when necessary.
• Transport and position the patient as directed for the procedure, while being alert to proper identification methods.
• Identify and appropriately label specimens and cultures to be submitted to the laboratory.
• Respond to emergency calls as necessary.
• Protect patient's right to privacy as outlined in the HIPAA regulations and policy of the Hopedale Medical Complex.
• Participate in regular in-service training and other quality assurance activities, as well as in continuing education seminars and workshops. Participate in departmental staff meetings and mandatory Complex meetings.
• Record treatments, comments, and notations as necessary on the appropriate patient chart, alert other personnel of problems, orders, and other pertinent information.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and good working relationship with co-workers, supervisor and physicians.
• Perform other related work as required, as requested.

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program is required.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• The surgical technologist must be eager to learn new things.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• All HMC employees are required to pass a Federal and State background check, and pass a drug and alcohol test. We test for illegal and legal substances, including marijuana.