Surgical Tech III - Surgery Main OR - Full Time - Days

Best Care•Omaha, NE

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Methodist Hospital Address: 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE Work Schedule: 6:45am to 5:15pm, variable day off, call rotation Allied health professional working as a part of the team delivering surgical care by assisting physicians and maintaining a sterile field during surgical procedure through consistent application of aseptic techniques. Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position: - Sign-on bonus - Tuition reimbursement - Shift differentials & other financial incentives - Tuition assistance - Academic sponsorship with Methodist College - Free parking

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program required.
For MJE & MFH Surgery Main and MFH Surgery Center: Completion of a Military Surgical Technology program may be substituted for an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory education requirement.
Competent performance in all Surgical procedures and specialties required.
Must meet ST Level 2 criteria required.
Proficient in multiple specialty areas required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
NMH Surgery Main - 2 years of OR experience for weekend positions required.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification with currency per the Liaison Council of Certification for Surgical Technologists required, if CEU's are not accumulated to maintain certification, must retest for certification.
Ability to perform mathematical computations.
Skilled in promoting positive relations when interacting with patients or other customers.
Requires working with multiple activities and dividing time and attention to a variety of demands and working irregular hours.
Ability to work in a team environment and solve problems in a diplomatic fashion.
Oral and written communication with staff, patients, visitors, physicians and other departments.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in preceptor role preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs preoperative preparation.
Functions as scrub person during operative procedure by preparing, monitoring, and maintaining a sterile field
Applies base knowledge and principles during operative procedure (Intraoperative Surgical).
Demonstrates collegiality and leadership qualities.
Demonstrates awareness of, and participation in performance improvement activities.
Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.
Performance Improvement.
Precepting.
Provides care and is able to provide intervention for all patient populations.
Demonstrates proper use and care of instruments and equipment in accordance with department standard.
Stocks supplies and instruments in operating room and labor and delivery as necessary.
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility by performing scrub duties for a variety of surgical procedures.
Maintains positive attitude.
Safety - complies with specific hospital and department's policies concerning safety.
Maintains professional appearance, behavior and work environment.
Provide assistance to Service Secretary as needed to include scanning of patient information, organizing patient charts, greeting and escorting patients to room, and answering phone.