Surgical Tech CVOR - Days, Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health System

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is an unlicensed individual who performs routine and delegated duties according to the standards of practice of hospital and unit policies. They function under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. They assist with delegated patient care according to their level of education, training, and demonstrated competency. They serve primarily as a scrub person, assist the Registered Nurse in circulating duties, and perform activities related to sterile processing, material management, and environmental controls.

Requirements

High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Surgical Technology
BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
CST Certification (Certified Surgical Technologist) Upon Hire
Minimum 3 years in operating room.
Practices good judgment and appropriate problem-solving techniques

Nice To Haves

CVOR experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Role model for staff and students, serves as preceptor for new staff and students, resource for the service, staff, and new employees, teachers and maintains knowledge, skill, and understanding of advanced complex procedures, demonstrates knowledge of instrument sets, equipment, and supplies, establishes and maintains sterile field, performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy, assists with the administration of prescribed medication; acting as vehicle to provide the surgeon with the medication at the operative field including proper labeling, communicates effectively with the administration of drugs within the sterile field, assures physical preparation of clinical area including damp dusting and placing furniture for first day cases.
Assists with inventory/ stocking/ and reordering of supplies, assist with revising preference cards, count sheets, and instrument sets react promptly and appropriately in emergency situations.
Verifies exposure to sterilization processing and integrity of sterile packaging opening supplies aseptically, demonstrates knowledge of the use of sterilizers, sterile indicators and wrapping, knowledge of instrument reprocessing, levels of disinfection and sterilization for surgical instruments, power instruments and scopes, demonstrates operator knowledge, safety precautions, and troubleshooting for equipment, supplies and patient care items
Contributes in educational opportunities for OR staff, provide in-service to staff for speciality equipment, instruments or supplies for service line, participates in the Perioperative Services quality safety clinical practice program as demonstrated by actively working to achieve metrics set by the department, exhibits responsiveness to personnel at all levels, communicates in a timely manner, arrives on time to meetings, and maintains accessibility and visibility in area/hospital.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life
Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.
Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.
Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.
OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice
Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care.
Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.
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