Surgical Technologist - Surgical Float Pool
Merritt Island, Florida
Employer: Health First
Industry: Technicians
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: performing a variety of technical activities related to patient care, as well as support activities in the operating room under the direction of an R.N.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Quality/No Harm:
Customer Experience:
Stewardship:
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
MENTAL DEMANDS:
POSITION SUMMARY:
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: performing a variety of technical activities related to patient care, as well as support activities in the operating room under the direction of an R.N.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Quality/No Harm:
- Perform a variety of duties in an operating room observing proper techniques to include preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment; open sterile supplies and arrange sterile setups for operations.
- Creates, maintains, and terminates sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment. Checks materials and equipment for proper functioning and adequacy; reports faulty equipment and instruments per policy.
- Assist with precepting new technical personnel. Participates in recording data on OR records.
- Attends in-services and mandatory meetings.
- Cooperates with the nurse in the individualized plan of care for each patient.
- Anticipates needs of surgeon and surgical assistants in the operating room, passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies needed in an operative procedure.
- Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required of a Surgical Technologist in accordance with established procedures and completion of skills check list.
Customer Experience:
- Supports Health First philosophy of people-centered caring.
- Participates in action plans to meet Smart Goals.
- Displays a positive image and demonstrates a concern for patients, visitors, associates, and physicians.
- Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others.
Stewardship:
- Accomplishes turnover in a timely manner, specific to facility by assisting circulator with cleaning and organization of supplies.
- Prepares and organizes supplies and materials for the special needs of the patient, surgical procedure, and surgeon's preference in a cost effective manner.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Graduate of program for Surgical Technologist (Military, Community College, or School for Surgical Technology)
- Certification preferred.
- Three to five years of experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
- Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Exposure to bio hazardous waste, substances, and unknown diseases.
- Vision and hearing to normal range.
- Sitting and standing for extensive periods of time.
- Frequent lifting, pulling, reaching, and carrying of light to heavy patients and/or objects.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Working under stressful situations.
- Continuous concentration on an activity.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Interacts effectively with members of the medical staff and patient care team.
Created: 2024-06-25
Reference: 072946
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Merritt Island
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