- Assists in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Assembles, organizes and completes case carts according to doctors preference lists.
- Provides appropriate instrumentation, suture and all supplies as requested and provides and maintains a sterile environment. May assist surgeon by passing instruments to surgeon during cases.
- Counts sponges, needles, blades and instruments using proper technique and established policy.
- Assists in maintenance and care of specimens and prepares for laboratory analysis. Handles specimens, implants, dressings, soiled instruments, contaminated materials and sharps in accordance with established policy and recommended standards of practice
- Assists with timely turnover of rooms, including clean up, replacement and restocking of supplies and equipment. Cares for instruments and equipment.
- Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
- May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
- Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.
- Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions.
Surgical Tech First Assistant - Grand Junction, United States - Intermountain Healthcare
Description
Job Description:
This position transports patients to and from the O.R., handles routine tasks related to patient care, organizes equipment, and provides general cleaning of surgical suites.
Pay Range:
$ $48/hour (depending on experience)
Benefits Eligible:
Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
Shift Details:
Full-time, 40 hours/week. Monday - Friday.
Department:
Western Colorado Orthopedics (Grand Junction, Colorado)
Scope
Required
High school diploma or GED is required
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval
Preferred
1 year of OR scrubbing experience is preferred
1year of clinical experience in an accredited hospital is preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing
Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
See and read computer monitors and documents.
Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.
Anticipated job posting close date:
04/29/2024
Location:
Rocky Mountain Orthopedics
Work City:
Grand Junction
Work State:
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$ $48.00
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