Stormont Vail Health·Junction City, Kansas
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.
Position Status: Part time
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week: 0
Job Information Exemption 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.
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.
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.
May assist with lifting patients.
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.
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.
Market context
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