The Surgical Technologist prepares and maintains the sterile field, assists in surgical procedures, and ensures the availability of necessary instruments and supplies. They also perform counts with the RN Circulator and assist in patient positioning and post-operative care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an Associate's Degree and either 6 months of surgical tech experience or graduation from a Surgical Technologist Program. Required skills include fostering positive relationships, demonstrating self-responsibility, and cost-effectiveness in supply use.
Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview The scrub Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after the surgical procedure. They have an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. They the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Education Qualifications Associate's Degree Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program, 6 months surgical tech experience in lieu of education. Required Experience Qualifications 6 months of recent surgical technologist experience in the operating room. Graduation from a Surgical Technologist Program may be used in lieu of experience. Required Skills and Abilities Fosters positive working relationships with all health care customers. (Required proficiency) Demonstrates awareness of self-responsibility for own practice. (Required proficiency) Demonstrates cost effectiveness in use of supplies and equipment. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Certified Surgical Technologist - AST Preferred or Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA Preferred What you will do Checks supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. Anticipates problem areas and adjusts instrumentation to individual patient. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to patient entry. Cleans and prepares instruments for transport to decontamination Assists team members to place and position patient on O.R. table. Performs surgical scrubs, gowning, and gloving appropriately. Helps in draping the sterile field. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique and promptly reports any compromise. Performs surgical scrubs, gowning, and gloving appropriately. Mixes and labels all medications under the supervision of the RN Circulator. Performs appropriate counts with the RN Circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed. Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs tasks as directed by surgeon during the operation. Wound closure is specific to Certified First Assistant (CFA) duties and is referenced to the Certified First Assistant (CFA) job description. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room Assists in prepping room for the next patient. Attends to proper care and handling of specimens while they are on the sterile field. Places sterile dressings on patient following surgery. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget
Responsibility
No
Budget
Responsibility
Physical
Demands
Balancing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Carrying:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Climbing (Ladders):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Crawling:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Automatic):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Standard):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot
Coordination:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Feeling:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Grasping (Fine
Motor):
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Grasping (Gross
Hand):
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Handling:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Hearing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Kneeling:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Lifting:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 100 lbs
Operate
Foot
Controls:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Pulling:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Pushing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Reaching (Forward):
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Reaching (Overhead):
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Repetitive
Motions:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Sitting:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Standing:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Stooping:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Talking:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Walking:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Physical
Demand
Comments: May assist with lifting patients.
Working
Conditions
Burn:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Chemical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Combative
Patients:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Dusts:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Explosive:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Extreme
Temperatures:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious
Diseases:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Mechanical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Needle
Stick:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Noise/Sounds:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Other
Atmospheric
Conditions:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Poor
Ventilation,
Fumes and/or
Gases:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Radiant
Energy:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of
Exposure to
Blood and
Body
Fluids:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Risk of
Exposure to
Hazardous
Drugs:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Hazards (other):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Wet and/or
Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities.
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Counselor,
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Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.