Certified Surgical Tech- Per Diem- Ten Mile Surgery Center
About The Position
Purpose The Surgical Technologist (certified or licensed) serves as a member of the surgical team, responds to patient needs, prepares / maintains resources (e.g., equipment, instruments, supplies) & provides safe, quality health care services & / or assistance for surgical procedures in accordance with level of experience, education, policies / procedures / protocols & standards. Note: “patients” refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customers, members Essential Functions Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions. Work Focus: Performs clinical care activities (direct or indirect) for patients within the “scope of practice” laws & training received; Cares for patients safely by assisting in clinical care services or engaging in administrative activities (e.g., maintaining records or supplies) that enhance or improve coordination, preparation & flow of the care experience. Process Focus: Knows, understands & incorporates basic or essential area of practice (document, coordinate, communicate) & training standards. Communication: Uses clear, effective, respectful language & communication methods / means. Environment: Performs work in a safe, engaging, collaborative & supportive manner; Influences the responsible use of resources; Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices. Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression) Tech / Support III – skilled: Licensed or certified role (direct healthcare) that supports the total peri-operative process; Provides intra-operative patient care to patients as directed by the Director of Nursing / Medical Director / Quality Committee(s); Anticipates surgeon’s needs in the use of medical supplies, instrumentation & equipment availability & readiness; Maintains a safe & clean operating room suite; Assists & / or ensures documentation & detailed records are kept; Performs essential duties & techniques appropriate to role / function / procedure; Participates in quality improvement processes; May serve as a resource (lead), role model & / or mentor.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Current certification from accredited Surgical Technology program
- At least one (1) year experience in a health care or military medical setting
- Meets requirements for applicable state(s) of engagement
Responsibilities
- Serves as a member of the surgical team
- Responds to patient needs
- Prepares / maintains resources (e.g., equipment, instruments, supplies)
- Provides safe, quality health care services & / or assistance for surgical procedures in accordance with level of experience, education, policies / procedures / protocols & standards
- Performs clinical care activities (direct or indirect) for patients within the “scope of practice” laws & training received
- Cares for patients safely by assisting in clinical care services or engaging in administrative activities (e.g., maintaining records or supplies) that enhance or improve coordination, preparation & flow of the care experience
- Knows, understands & incorporates basic or essential area of practice (document, coordinate, communicate) & training standards
- Provides intra-operative patient care to patients as directed by the Director of Nursing / Medical Director / Quality Committee(s)
- Anticipates surgeon’s needs in the use of medical supplies, instrumentation & equipment availability & readiness
- Maintains a safe & clean operating room suite
- Assists & / or ensures documentation & detailed records are kept
- Performs essential duties & techniques appropriate to role / function / procedure
- Participates in quality improvement processes
- May serve as a resource (lead), role model & / or mentor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
