Surgical Tech

WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS • Washington, IA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting with surgical procedures in an operating room. Their duties include gathering and organizing all surgical tools needed for a procedure, assisting surgical teams by handing them tools, prepping patients under the direction of a RN, assisting with transport of patients to and from procedural areas, assisting with positioning of patients on surgical table, cleaning surgical suites post surgery and re-sterilizing the operating room instruments post-surgery.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• BLS certified
• 1-2 years clinical experience preferred.
• Demonstrates teamwork by working cooperatively with others on a team both internally within the department assigned and outside departments.
• Manages change by showing the ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes needed for performance improvement.
• Demonstrates a consistent positive customer experience on a daily basis
• Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills by a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Demonstrates clinical and technical expertise in his/her area of licensure, certification or experienced area.
• Competent in the theory and application in the care of the principles of the patient presenting for surgical or procedural care under the direction of a RN
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Supports and drives goals of the Company
• High ethical standards
• Highly motivated
• Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment
• Display knowledge of care required by infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school age, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Ability to use their hands quickly and with precision.
• Requires a keen attention to detail to keep operating suite and equipment sterile and clean
• Display good listening skills in order to comprehend and quickly respond to the needs of the surgical team during a procedure such as getting additional equipment or supplies.
• Display a good memory is necessary in order to avoid the repetition of lengthy explanations for tasks that need to be completed.
• Ability to be comfortable working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across the multi-disciplinary team settings.
• Openness to new approaches, methods or technology in the ever-changing healthcare setting
• Provide a positive customer experience by involvement and resolution of customer concerns
• Develops patient care plan using critical and analytical skills based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Effectively apply technical knowledge to problem solve and act as a role model and resource person for other staff members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees