Hiring for Surgical Technologist in Sitka ,AK

SAGE GROUP•Sitka, AK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves scrubbing in on various advanced and complex surgical procedures under the supervision of a professional nurse. The Surgical Technologist will anticipate surgeon preferences, manage sterile supplies and instruments, and ensure the quality and sterility of materials used. The position also includes inventory management, developing educational programs, providing input on policies and procedures, and participating in committees. Backup call for emergency cases requiring two surgical technicians is also a responsibility.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of a technologist training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education
Surgical Technologist Certification (CST)
Current BLS certification
1 Experience is required
Knowledge of Anatomy and physiology with appropriate instrumentation, suturing materials, needles, prosthetic devices and other supplies
Knowledge of Wound healing and complications
Knowledge of Normal growth, development and life cycle changes, including physical, behavioral characteristics of individuals for which nursing care is provided.
Skills in Sterile technique and processing
Skills in Patient positioning
Ability to Handle requests that are made during the surgery.
Only accepts traveler profile applications from travelers that live at least 100+ miles away from the facility address they are working at.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual

Responsibilities

Scrubs in on surgical procedures, under professional nurse supervision, for many different advanced and complex types of surgeries.
Anticipates the surgeon’s preference for certain materials or instruments and be able to respond to these preferences in advance.
Updates Nurse as necessary based on continuing assessment of equipment needs and physician preferences; demonstrates sound clinical judgment; adaptable to changing patient needs.
Sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedures.
Takes apart and reassembles any instrument or piece of equipment that needs cleaning and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used furthering Quality Assurance of patient care.
Inventories, monitors assigned services supplies and order as needed.
Develops/implements educational programs and learning aids for the area/department (i.e. in-service classes, special projects, learning aids, patient care standards).
Provides input regarding the need for change in policies, procedures and patient care standards.
Back up call for emergency cases that may require two surgical technicians.
Participates in assigned committees.
Other duties as assigned.