POSITION:Certified Surgical TechnologistCOMPENSATION:Based on experienceCLASSIFICTION: Full TimeBENEFITS AND PERKS:
Competitive Compensation Package
Comprehensive Benefit Package
100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b)
Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit
Service Awards and Recognition Programs
100% Paid Tuition Assistance (for qualified employees)
Employer Provided Training Programs
Free Membership to Connie Wold Wellness Center
Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health
Child Care Subsidy Program
Options available for relocation reimbursement, housing, and student loan repayment.
Continuing education paid or reimbursed
Certain Branded clothing provided
EAP available for all employees
McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance
Certified Surgical TechnologistPosition Description:The Certified Surgical Technologist assists surgeons during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. The Certified Surgical Technologist monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. They are responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and participating in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:Interact professionally with patients and family.Provides patient with explanations and verbal reassurance, as necessary.Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain.Adapt procedures to meet individual needs of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment.Prepare the room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure.Demonstrates competence in care of specimens and accurately always handles specimens.Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures.Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles); follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to Circulating RN and surgeon and/or corrects immediately.Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments/procedures.Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers and self, per hospital policies and procedures.Checks all equipment/instruments needed, prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.Protects patients sensitivities and right to privacy; closely observes patient with minimal disturbance.Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.Follows aseptic technique, when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures.Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.Sets up, scrubs and prepares for procedures at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time, unless otherwise directed by Circulating RN or Nurse Manager.Performs services requiring technical or manual skills under the direction of Circulating RN.Always maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table for the purpose of efficiency; follows department standard set up.Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon during the procedure.