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Surgical Technologist Intern (PRN)

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Salary not disclosed

Findlay 12 hours ago

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION The purpose of this position is to provide the necessary support staff that is needed to assist licensed staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers of the surgery department.

Under the direction of the clinical manager and clinical supervision by a licensed nurse or certified scrub technician, floats to various clinical areas of the surgery department and assists as directed with preparing and maintaining a sterile field during surgical procedures, passes instruments to the surgeon and performs basic level assisting duties.

Provide all supplies, equipment, and instruments for assigned procedures.

Participates in cleaning of rooms and equipment.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Duty 1: Performs all duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Duty 2.

Demonstrates flexibility in use of instrumentation and equipment in order to adapt to the changing needs of the patient.

Duty 3.

Demonstrates cost effective awareness and practices efficient non wasteful use of supplies and equipment.

Duty 4.

Demonstrates and understanding of proper body mechanics while working with instrumentation and setting up cases.

Duty 5.

Assures patient’s rights to confidentiality of care and treatment.

Duty 6.

Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and practices to ensure quality job performance and facility compliance.

Duty 7.

Assists OR turnover and case preparation.

Duty 8.

Tailors care to meet the age specific and developmentally appropriate patient needs.

Duty 9.

Maintains appropriate isolation techniques and procedures in accordance with universal precautions to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Duty 10.

Demonstrates knowledge of care standards that reflect the professional and JACHO guidelines for care and recognizes personal accountability for the guidelines.

Duty 11.

May assist RN staff or Certified Scrub Technician with other duties in which associate has received documented formal training and has completed and has been approved under BVHS/FSC Competencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Currently enrolled in a Surgical Technology program within 6 months of graduation.

Must achieve Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification with 9 months of hire.

Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.

Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department.

The individual must demonstrate the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as describe in the area’s policies and procedures with the scope of RN licensure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS GPA of 3.0 or higher PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting and standing.

The associate will be required to walk for up to one hour a day, sit continuously for six hours a day and stand for one hour a day.

The individual must be able to lift twenty to fifty pounds and reach work above the shoulders.

The individual must have good eye-hand coordination and fine finger dexterity for simple grasping tasks.

The individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks.

The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range.

The individual must be able to operate a motor vehicle for business travel and community involvement.
***This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)

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