Surgical Technologist - Newark - Full-Time

Christiana Care Health System • Newark, DE

46d • $27 - $41

About The Position

To assist the surgical team, under the direction of a professional nurse, in providing skilled care for any patient undergoing surgical procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited, approved surgical technologist program for any employee hired after 2009.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to scrub responsibilities for the care of the neonate, pediatric,
• adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient in the OR.
• Ability to act independently within established procedures and protocols.
• Ability to perform specific unit tasks as assigned by the RN.
• Ability to exercise judgement, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to make decisions utilizing sound judgement.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to utilize computer and keyboard.
• BCLS certification.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, climb as per unit based Physical Demands Checklist.
• Frequent exposure to biological, chemical and environmental elements, as per unit based Physical Demands Checklist.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficient clinical skills in the scrub role.
• Demonstrates ability to scrub on a wide range of procedures.
• Demonstrates solid knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the handling of instruments/equipment in the OR and aseptic technique.
• Demonstrates openness to learning scrub techniques for new procedures and new instrumentation/equipment and receiving feedback concerning clinical skills.
• Actively works with leadership to identify own learning needs and seeks opportunities to meet these learning needs.
• Provides ongoing feedback to Assistant Nurse Manager concerning preference cards and tray contents.
• Demonstrates an ongoing concern for safety by adhering to established safety rules and practices
• Responds appropriately to crisis situations as outlined in unit specific standards, initiates interventions within scope of responsibility and notifies circulating RN of all issues.
• Participates in the planning of care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development
• Functions as an effective team member, supporting the concept of team training.
• Actively participates in unit activities
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, employees, and physicians, both verbally and in writing.
• Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees