Missouri Delta Medical Center·Sikeston, Missouri
The Surgical Technician assists in the delivery of peri-operative nursing care and performs various patient care duties. They work collaboratively with the Operating Room team to ensure quality patient care and assist during surgical procedures.
Missouri delta medical center: Sikeston, missouri
1. Assists in the delivery of peri-operative nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
2. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.
3. Participates in Quality Improvement.
4. Communicates and collaborates to maintain quality patient care.
5. Works collaboratively with the Operating Room team to coordinate and complete the surgical schedule.
6. Competently performs unit specific skills.
7. Demonstrates ability to process clinical data and communicates to licensed nursing staff to facilitate clinical decisions.
8. Assists with surgical counts during operative procedures.
9. Observes and reports contamination and/or break in aseptic technique.
10. Anticipates needs of surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
11. Regularly assists in positioning, preparing and draping of patient.
12. Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the location, care and operation of surgical equipment.
13. Takes emergency call on a rotating basis.
14. Demonstrates familiarity of role, performs duties accurately, recognizing the importance and relationship to quality patient care.
15. Promotes good public relations for the nursing department/hospital.
High school diploma or equivalent. BLS training.
LICENSE: NONE
Certified Surgical Technician required.
Previous surgical experience or completion of Surgical Technologist equivalent program.
Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Majority of shift spent standing.
Considerable amount of time spent walking.
Must use good body mechanics to independently lift or in certain situations, assist with lifting/transferring a patient.
Must have ability to visualize operative field/suite.
Must be able to receive and comprehend verbal communication.
Talking is essential for communicating with the patient and surgical team members in the operating suite and in receiving physician’s orders.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be a Certified Surgical Technician. Previous surgical experience or completion of a Surgical Technologist program is required.
Market context
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