Surgical TechnologistFull time8 hour shifts
Location: Grand Island Nebraska
Description: Diversity.com is in need of Surgical TechnologistFull time8 hour shifts right now, this job will be placed in Nebraska. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. TitleSurgical TechnologistFull time8 hour shiftsLocationNE-Grand Island-St Francis Medical Center Job Summary Under the direction of a registered nurseperforms a variety of duties in an operating room to assist the surgical teamPlans and implements care for patients with a variety of surgical problemsThese patients may range in age from neonatepediatricadolescentadult or geriatric at various developmental levelsPatients are from both traditional and non-traditional family structures with a variety of sociocultural and educational backgrounds Essential DutiesAssists surgical team during operative procedure by setting up instrument tablespassing appropriate instruments to surgeonspositioning patients on surgery table and so forthChecks surgical equipment to assure that it is in proper working condition for safe use during the patients39operative careSelects and prepares the surgical supplies and equipment for operations in accordance with pre-determined lists and surgeons39established preferences and requestsSterilizes instruments in autoclave according to established proceduresPrepares the operating room for surgery according to aseptic environment guidelines by checking cleanlinessmoving in additional tables and carts and so forthSets up the room and sterile tables in adherence to surgeon preferences and departmental guidelinesChanges into operative clothingscrubs hands and armsputs on sterile gown and glovesand assists others in doing the sameArranges sterile instrument placement for operationCounts spongesneedles and instruments with circulator prior to surgery and before incision is closedPasses instrumentsspongesand sutures to surgeon and surgical assistantsGreets patienttalks with patient to calm themand otherwise assists circulating nurse to prepare the patient for surgeryPositions the patient in prescribed position for type of surgery to be performedPrepares the operative area of the patientDrapes sterile fieldMaintains an aseptic environment by practicing sterile technique throughout the surgical proceduree g reports contamination of sterile field to surgical team Upon completion of surgeryassists in moving the patient onto wheeled stretcher for delivery to the recovery roomAssists in cleaning up the operating room by disposing of used linenglovesinstrumentsutensilswasteand so forthPrepares operative specimens by placing them in proper container and preservative solution and may deliver to laboratory for analysis Qualifications EducationGraduation from an accredited surgical technician program required ExperiencePrefer a minimum of six months Operating Room experienceLicense CertificationCertification is encouragedAdditional ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates a commitment to serviceorganization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times Adheres to and exhibits our core valuesReverence Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creationshaping relationships to selfto one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to usIntegrity Moral wholenesssoundnessuprightnesshonesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthinessCompassion Feeling with othersbeing one with others in their sorrows and joysrooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human communityExcellence Outstanding achievementmeritvirtuecontinually surpassing standards to achieve maintain qualityMaintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicianspatientsresidentsvisitorsstaff and the broader health care community Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers JobPatient Care SupportStatusFull Time unknown
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This job starts available on: Sun, 09 Sep 2012 23:32:43 GMT