Surgical Technologist

Company: PCRecruiter Jobs
Location: Medford
Posted on: November 16, 2020

Job Description:

We have a special opening for just the right Surgical Tech and would love to discuss the unique job duties of this position. If you are looking for a job where you will be appreciated, expected to work hard, and learn new skills while having fun; this is the job for you! Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Surgical Services, this position assists with surgical procedures under the guidance of surgeons, registered nurse(s), or additional O.R. personnel. Skills & Abilities: Able to work independently and meet established deadlinesAble to make sound reasonable decisionsHighly organizedAbility to concentrate on many detailed requests despite numerous interruptionsDemonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptive to change, creativity and innovativeAbility to identify and calmly handle an inherently stressful situation with tactExcellent communication skillsAbility to develop excellent working relationships with consumers and staffSeeks guidance, direction, and assistance when neededAbility to be flexible and take on new responsibilities Job Duties: Performs scrub activities based on principles of aseptic technique, infection control, universal precautions guidelines, environmental control, and life safety guidelines: anticipates needs of patient and surgeon; demonstrates critical thinking skills and prioritize activities when performing the scrub role; under supervision of the RN, demonstrates the ability to prepare medications for procedures to be used by physicians; knows of routine drugs used intra-operatively, dosages, and/or concentration and appropriate route of administrationPrepares and knows the specific uses of equipment, instrumentation, and supplies used for surgical proceduresLocates and operates equipment. Handles and operates equipment properly. Initiates service request and reports to supervisor action taken when a malfunction of equipment occursPerforms scrub role, without assistance by locating supplies, equipment, and instruments; prepares operating room utilizing preference cards to set up surgical instruments and equipment; independently prepares the sterile field for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for the intra-operative experience; differentiates and demonstrates knowledge of sterilization methods required for instruments or equipmentImplements and maintains preference cards in an updated complete form utilizing automated process and clinical information systems appropriately and efficientlyIdentifies potential risks to patients: identifies risks to patients in order to reduce the incidence of injury; identifies actions to eliminate, minimize or report risks; identifies procedures to follow in the event of an incident; reports processes for common problems, failures, and user errors Training & Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology For consideration apply now and email a copy of your resume to the recruiter listed below. Aaron Rodriguez - Healthcare Recruiter arod@mleehealthcare.com

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