Surgical Tech I

DCH Health System•Tuscaloosa, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Surgical Tech administers compassionate care by maintaining standards of nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Encourages team members and supports their contribution. Assists with the nursing care of patients in the procedural suite performing routine and delegated duties under the supervision of the RN and according to the standards of practice and policies of the hospital and the department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, required and successful completion of College Anatomy and Physiology I course OR is a certified Central Sterile Processing Technician OR has completed Central Sterile Processing certification OR has completed a hospital approved Surgical Tech certificate course, required.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Nice To Haves

Operating Room or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with the nursing care of patients in the procedural suite performing routine and delegated duties under the supervision of the RN and according to the standards of practice and policies of the hospital and the department.
Demonstrates knowledge and applies principles of aseptic practice and recognizes the necessity for following established procedures and adapting to new situations as they arise.
Demonstrates knowledge of instruments and equipment used in the procedural suite including specialty equipment as it applies to the specialty services being provided at DCH.
Assists with scheduled and unscheduled procedures. Sets up and cleans up after each case.
Provides service in a cost-effective manner.
Actively participates on committees and teams.
Follows safety practices and helps to maintain a safe, clean environment.
Participates in the selection of new team members.
Maintains continuing education by attending inservices; and attending other educational workshops as appropriate.
Performs initial and annual competency per job class.
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.