Surgical Technologist - Newark - Weekend Incentive Program
About The Position
Christiana Care Health System, a Magnet® health care organization with over 1,100 beds between its two hospitals (Christiana Hospital & Wilmington Hospital) and the only Level I trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia & Baltimore, has been honored repeatedly as "One of America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report. Highlights •Twice Recognized as Magnet Status Hospital. •Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder. •Generous PTO, Competitive pay with shift differentials & Robust Benefits Package. We are currently recruiting for a full-time experienced Surgical Technologist to work in our Operating Room at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. PRIMARY FUNCTION 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.
- BLS required (Basic Life Skills)
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 Perioperative Practice Coordinator (PPC) 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
- health insurance
- paid time off
- retirement
- an employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
