Surgical Technologist Assistant (OR/Surgical Services, supplemental)
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
Description: Catholic Health Initiatives is looking of Surgical Technologist Assistant (OR/Surgical Services, supplemental) right now, this career will be placed in Nebraska. Detailed specification about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. ATTENTION:
Completion of both application steps (# 1 & # 2)
are required to be considered an applicant for this position.
These steps are located on the employment page of our website (
www.saintelizabethonline.com
) under "Applying at Saint Elizabeth".
Job Summary
:
This supplemental position is for the OR /Surgical Services working variable shifts. Students who have not completed the Surgical Technology program, but are interested in permanent employment upon graduation from an accredited program. Student must be in fifth quarter or greater and the student must in good standing. Will at all times work under direct supervision of a registered nurse.
Essential Job Functions:
1. With minimal assistance plans for and prepares necessary instruments, supplies and equipment required for surgical procedures.
2. Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill in the care and use of instruments, supplies and equipment used to assist the physician in performing most surgical procedures.
3. Assists in circulating duties with a registered nurse, as directed.
4. Assists with prepping patient for procedure as directed.
5. Develops and maintains effective communication with patients, medical staff and hospital personnel.
6. Assists in positioning and draping the patient for the appropriate procedure.
7. Completes accurate sponge, needle and instrument counts with registered nurse.
8. Performs scrub duties such as handing of instruments, holding retractors, cutting sutures, and maintaining a sterile field.
9. Assists in proper care of specimens from surgical procedures.
10. Assists in cleaning and maintaining of surgical instruments.
11. Performs all work in accordance with accepted standards of sanitation, safety, and proper handling techniques.
12. Assists in room turnover and room cleaning.
13. Assists in transporting patients to and from surgery.
14. Assists in transporting blood products and specimens to and from the laboratory.
15. Maintains patient confidentiality.
Qualifications
Education:
1. High school graduate or the equivalent.
2. Complete fourth quarter as a student in an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Licensure/Certification:
1. Current CPR Certification.
Experience/Pre-Requisites:
Enrolled in a Surgical Technology accredited program
Additional Responsibilities
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Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
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Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence
: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity
: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion
: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence
: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
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Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
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Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
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Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
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Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Job
Patient Care Support
Primary Location
NE-Lincoln-Saint Elizabeth Reg Med Ctr
Shift
variable
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period
0
Weekends Required
Occasional
Status
PRN
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Catholic Health Initiatives.
If you interested on this career just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This career starts available on: Sat, 08 Sep 2012 18:12:57 GMT
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