Surgical Technologist II - Newark - Full-Time

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

1d•$28 - $42

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II assists the surgical team, under the direction of a professional nurse, in providing skilled care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The role demonstrates proficient scrub skills across a wide range of procedures, including appropriate handling of operating-room instruments and equipment and adherence to aseptic technique. The technologist learns techniques for new procedures and instrumentation, works with leadership to identify learning needs, and provides feedback about preference cards and tray contents. The position participates in care planning for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients; responds appropriately to crises within established standards and scope of responsibility; and works effectively as part of the team. It involves daily contact with patients, employees, physicians, and students, as well as periodic contact with families, visitors, community agencies, companies, and the general public. The technologist gives direction to PATs and support-service personnel and reports directly to the Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse Managers, receiving supervision from Assistant Nurse Managers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
For employees hired after 2009, graduation from an accredited, approved surgical technologist program.
Knowledge and skills related to scrub responsibilities for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in the operating room.
Ability to act independently within established procedures and protocols.
Ability to perform specific unit tasks as assigned by the RN.
Ability to exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy and make decisions using sound judgment.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to use a computer and keyboard.
BCLS certification.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, and climb.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate proficient clinical skills in the scrub role and scrub a wide range of procedures.
Handle operating-room instruments and equipment appropriately and follow aseptic technique.
Remain open to learning scrub techniques for new procedures and new instrumentation or equipment, and receive feedback on clinical skills.
Work with leadership to identify learning needs and seek opportunities to address them.
Provide the Assistant Nurse Manager with ongoing feedback about preference cards and tray contents.
Follow established safety rules and practices and report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations promptly.
Respond appropriately to crisis situations according to unit-specific standards, initiate interventions within the scope of responsibility, and notify the circulating RN of issues.
Participate in planning care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development.
Function effectively as a team member and support team training.
Actively participate in unit activities.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with patients, families, employees, and physicians.
Give direction to PATs and support-service personnel.
Perform other related duties as required.