Student - Surgical Technologist

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. The surgical technology student participates in the care of the surgical patient. Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse and supervised by a Surgical Technologist, attends to the patient direct care needs in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Requirements

• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Complete first semester of clinical rotation, accredited surgical technologist program (required)

Nice To Haves

• One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instrument for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
• Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed.
• Assists with placement of sterile drapes.
• Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
• Retrieves and passes off specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.
• Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator.
• Provides complete case preparation and has knowledge, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patients' rights and responsibilities according to the patients age and understanding.
• Demonstrates understanding of patients Advance Directives.
• Assists in CPR as needed.
• Assists with pre and post procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
• Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.
• Participates in all patient safety care measures.
• Accessible for 'on call' as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.
• Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED