SURGICAL CARE ASSISTANT-OPERATING ROOM

Union Health • TERRE HAUTE, IN

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About The Position

Surgical Care Assistants help provide patient care while patients are at Union Health. In the operating room, they assist surgeons during procedures, prepare the surgical environment, and prioritize patient safety. They collaborate with the Registered Nurse and operating room team on the operative procedure, special instruments, and plan of care, while attending to the surgical patient's physical and emotional needs. Patient care responsibilities are performed within the assistant's scope of experience and practice, in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a CST program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Registered Nurse and operating room team regarding the operative procedure, special instruments, and plan of care.
• Demonstrate understanding of the surgical patient's physical and emotional needs.
• Assume responsibility for patient care within the scope of experience and practice.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hospital policy and procedure.
• Assist surgeons during procedures, prepare the surgical environment, and prioritize patient safety.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid time off starting day one
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year
• Career paths
• Success sharing
• 403(b) retirement employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed