Surgical Technologist I - Surgical Services - FT - Days - MHW

Memorial Healthcare

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
No prior work experience required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technologist certification (CST or TS-C) is preferred.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program within the last 12 months preferred.
Less than 6 months of surgical technologist work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned which may include, but not limited to, patient transportation and assisting in the Sterile Processing Department.
Handles turnover of operating room in a timely manner to include tearing down case, and disposing of sharp and contaminated items in accordance with policy.
Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis (under the supervision of RN) and helps apply dressings.
Applies basic knowledge in surgical procedures.
Assists in pre-operative procedures such as assembly, selection of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment and preparing for next cases.
Applies basic knowledge to reading preference cards to assist with surgical case preparation.
Applies basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and microbiology.
Establishes and maintains a sterile field for use during a surgical procedure.
Assists with gowning, gloving and draping.
Passes instruments, and performs counts according to hospital policy.