Surgical Tech

Grand Itasca • Grand Rapids, MN

121d

About The Position

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, a part of Fairview Health Services, is currently seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join our team! A long-tenured management team that takes a personal interest in every employee is one of the many advantages you'll find here at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital. Surgical technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon who determines what they may or may not do and the OR RN to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program accredited by CAAHEP
• Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or ability to certify in 6 months
• BLS certification or ability to attain within six (6) months, and must maintain certification
• One year previous Surgical Tech experience preferred
• Experience working in sterile processing highly preferred
• Demonstrates the ability to manage large volumes of priorities within short time frames, and organizes workload to include respectful communication
• Ability to report to the hospital within thirty minutes of notification for call-outs
• Must be able to perform the essential physical qualifications of the job
• Must be able to demonstrate participation in Grand Itasca's Mission, Vision and Values

Responsibilities

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves per unit policies
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator as per unit policy
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants
• Helps in draping sterile field
• Passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
• Prepares sterile dressings
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
• Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room
• Assists in prepping room for the next patient
• Completes a room inspection at the end of every procedure/policy
• Has the knowledge and experience to perform tasks related to the intra-operative activation of power equipment and electrosurgery unit as necessary to contribute to quality surgical patient outcomes
• Has the knowledge and competence to perform fundal pressure under the direct supervision of the surgeon
• Has the knowledge and experience related to the intra-operative advancement and movement of the endoscope
• Other relevant duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees