SURGICAL TECH II - FT Days

Description

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. Valley View Medical Center is a state-of-the-art hospital, licensed with 52 medical/surgical beds, 16 emergency department beds, 12 acute rehabilitation beds, 12 intensive care beds, 6 major operating rooms and 2 endoscopy suites plus a modern cardiac catheterization and 8 delivery & post-partum unit with all private bed hospital in the area.

Where We Are:

The Tri-State area has sunshine almost every day of the year. The beautiful clear skies, breathtaking sunsets on mountains to the east and west of us, and a mixture of the Great Outdoors along Arizona's West Coast (the Colorado River) plus bountiful indoor activities provide something to do for everyone of any age.

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
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more...

Position Summary:

The Surgical Technologist I is a member of operating room team who works under the direct supervision of a surgeon, registered nurses to ensure that the operating room or environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical Technologist I possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance.

Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.

Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.

Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery. Maintains sterile field.

Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.

Safely prepares and labels all medications on the procedural field.

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not restrict the right of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities with and without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum EducationGraduate of a Program in Surgical Technology

Required SkillsRequires 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.

Certifications:x Basic Life Support (BLS)-American Heart Association X requiredX Certification from ASTpreferred

Minimum Work ExperienceOne year work experience preferred

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