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Surgical Technologist

Lifepoint Health

#HIPAA #BLS #Patient Care #Operating Room #Basic Life Support #Sterile Processing #Surgical Instruments #Specimen Handling #OR

Quick overview

Facilitates safe and efficient surgical procedures by preparing the operating suite and assisting physicians with instruments. Responsible for patient positioning, draping, and the accurate accounting of all surgical supplies and specimens.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience in a similar role at another facility.

high schoolHIPAA ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceCritical ThinkingSpecimen ProcessingPatient PositioningInstrument HandlingDecisive JudgmentSurgical Suite Preparation

Job description

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
Reports to: Director Surgery/OR FLSA: Non-exempt Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred License: N/A Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Minimum work Experience Need to have at least 6 months on the job from another facility Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
Passes instruments to physician during surgery.
Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
Non-Essential Functions 1.
Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
2.
Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
3.
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
4.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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