Surgical Technician First Assist - Surgical Services - Requisition #736393

Oaklawn Hospital•Marshall, MI

36d

About The Position

SURGICAL TECHNICIAN FIRST ASSIST - SURGICAL SERVICES Job Summary: Provides peri-operative care of surgical patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Assures physical environment is appropriately prepared before patient arrival. Assists RN with developing plan of care. Follows procedures to ensure patient and employee safety.

Requirements

18 years of age.
Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program
Graduation from an accredited STFA program and certification within 1 year of hire.
BCLS certification.
Possesses clinical knowledge to function effectively in assigned area.

Nice To Haves

Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
Assists surgical team during operative procedures.
Uses instruments and medical devices.
Provides exposure, handles and/or cuts tissue and provides hemostasis and sutures.
Uses technology appropriately including safety standards and measures; follows infection prevention standards.
Uses evidence based tools, established policies, procedures and standards of care and practice.
Engages in self-assessment, peer review, completes mandatory education and competency assessments, accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development.
Participates in unit based performance improvement activities, staff meetings, supports change
Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation, and passes items as needed to operating team.
Assists in preparing and moving patients, and in cleaning the OR theater.
Prepares specimens for analysis.