Surgical Tech - Operating Room - Full Time Evenings
About The Position
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Surgical Tech OR administers direct patient care and functions as a healthcare team member, performs skills and procedures under the direction of a registered nurse. Surgical Services includes procedures related to inpatient and outpatient surgery and endoscopy. Promotes the Medical Center's customer service philosophy. Participates in the shared-governance process and patient safety initiatives.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of Surgical Tech Program.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of experience in a surgical setting.
- Certified Surgical Technologist.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Performs prescribed treatments according to established policies and procedures.
- Provides competent monitoring, treatment, and/or care to patients appropriate for the individual, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs of the patients served.
- Follows established policies and procedures for administration and documentation of medications.
- Informs registered nurse and/or nurse manager of patient's status, observes and reports symptoms, including any unexpected occurrence during operative procedures as appropriate.
- Interacts with patients, families' physicians and other health care team members using the principles of Pride in Caring.
- Operates equipment safely: Prepares and cares for equipment, returns supplies as necessary. Correctly labels and reports broken equipment.
- Intervenes with proper technique and utilizes procedures and safety precautions to maintain patient and personal safety in the environment of care.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment.
- Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique and principles of isolation according to policy and procedure.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
