Surgical Technologist - Perioperative Services

Good Samaritan•Vincennes, IN

14h

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist provides patient care for the unit or department by optimizing operations and organizational efficiencies while promoting a world-class environment. The role maintains sterility during procedures and works with registered nurses and multidisciplinary departments to coordinate efficient, high-quality care for surgical patients. The technologist follows applicable federal requirements, AORN and The Joint Commission standards, and hospital policies and procedures. The role also contributes to performance improvement, supports a healthy work environment, and provides education and resources to staff, students, and new orientees. The technologist is expected to maintain professional competencies and continuing education, take responsibility for time and call-sheet documentation, help manage the unit budget, report equipment and supply issues, and participate in the Unit Base Council. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program.
Certification in Surgical Technology is required, except for staff previously granted grandfather status, who must demonstrate competence as described in Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
Previous hospital or healthcare experience and clinical experience.
Basic Life Support.
Grandfather-status staff must have 15 continuing education units.

Responsibilities

Maintain sterility during surgical procedures.
Communicate and collaborate with registered nurses and multidisciplinary departments to coordinate efficient, high-quality care for surgical patients.
Follow relevant federal requirements, AORN standards, The Joint Commission standards, and hospital policies and procedures.
Participate in unit and hospital-wide performance improvement activities.
Provide direction and collaborate with team members to support a healthy work environment.
Educate and serve as a resource for staff members, students, and new orientees.
Pursue ongoing education and stay current on professional changes and surgical technique best practices.
Represent the surgical technologist profession in the community.
Maintain yearly hospital-wide and unit-specific competencies.
Manage time responsibly and document call sheets.
Help the unit stay within its budget.
Communicate equipment and supply issues to the charge nurse, manager, and inventory coordinator.
Actively participate in the Unit Base Council.
Perform other duties as assigned.