Surgical Technologist - Part Time, Benefit Eligible 54 hr/pp - Bronson Outpatient Surgery Center

Bronson Healthcare

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist works cooperatively with the RN Circulator, the surgeon, his or her assistants, and other medical personnel to provide efficient, safe, and comfortable care for the patient. The Surgical Technologist is directly responsible to a RN Operating Room Circulator and the OR Charge Manager. The Surgical Technologist utilizes specialized knowledge to assess, plan, gather equipment, prepare, and maintain the surgical field, re-evaluating and anticipating the needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient and the operative team as the operation progresses. Care is based on age specific current standards of practice. The surgical technologist must be sensitive to the patient's right to privacy and dignity at all times. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Specialized formal training from an accredited surgical technologist course or previous experience as a Surgical Tech
• On-the-job orientation from a qualified OR preceptor is required
• Must have the ability to read and interpret data from equipment and computer.
• Must be able to control confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must have the ability to provide positive customer service.
• BLS certification required by completion of core orientation

Nice To Haves

• Surgical Technologist certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Interprets procedure card, assesses case cart for supplies prior to the scheduled procedure time.
• Identifies missing equipment and/or supplies and makes arrangements to acquire those supplies.
• Applies knowledge of operative procedure and physician preferences by anticipating physicians' needs.
• Observant of overt changes in patient's condition that indicates a problem has emerged.
• Evaluates and updates case information, i.e., preference cards, broken or misplaced equipment, back-ordered supplies, and recommended changes in procedure.
• Remains aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments, and discourages improper use and handling by co-workers & physicians.
• Is observant of the changing needs of the operative field and the surgical team, anticipates potential needs, and takes appropriate actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED