“This is a paradise for anyone who likes outdoor activities.”Barry Chamberlain, RNIntensive Care Unit
What are we made of?St. Marys Hospital & Regional Medical Center boasts an all-star team of talented people, advanced technology, and a traditional sense of commitment to our patients and our neighbors. Our growing Regional Medical Center is expanding with a major addition that will accommodate the next generation in equipment and technology.Department: Surgery Schedule: Full Time Shift: Varies Hours: varies Salary: $17.12/HR- $26.75/HR depending on experience Job Details: High School/GED Certified Surgical Tech 1 year of experience required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for practice behaviors in context with current professional practice standards, policies and procedures.Complies with and maintains contemporary knowledge of hospital, administrative, safety and departmental standards. Maintains organizational skill and manual dexterity in the economy of time, motion, and supplies in a safe and efficient manner. Demonstrates the ability to anticipate and prioritize care intraoperatively and competently carry out tasks in a timely manner. Maintains focus on surgical procedure with attention to detail; Identifies emergency situations and institutes corrective actions in a calm and efficient manner. Continually evaluates the quality, safety, and appropriateness of practices. Assesses the effectiveness of actions and initiates change in practice when appropriate.Plans and prepares for surgical interventions based on the individual needs of the patient and surgeon.Collaborates with the Registered Nurse in the preparation of equipment and supplies needed for the planned surgical procedure. Reviews physician preference cards to ensure adequate case preparation. Anticipates the need for equipment and instrumentation and checks proper functioning prior to use.Consistently provides a safe, efficient environment for the patient and the OR team.Verifies patient identification and actively participates in the Time Out process in accordance with policies and procedures. Correctly identifies and labels medications on the sterile field. Creates and maintains a sterile field. Actively identifies and communicates breaks in sterile technique or compromises to the integrity of the sterile field and takes appropriate actions. Ensures the application of aseptic/sterile technique at all times and by all members of the healthcare team. Utilizes sharps safety zone and properly disposes of all sharps per policy. Correctly performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts in accordance with department standards. Demonstrates good working knowledge of sterilization procedures and high level disinfection.Demonstrates appropriate handling and care of all instruments and equipment. Loads and transports covered case cart to CS postoperatively in accordance with standards.Correctly identifies and handles all specimens per department standards.Aquires and maintains current knowledge of Surgical Technologist practice. Demonstrates primary responsibility for ongoing education and professional development needs.Maintains a current knowledge base of surgical procedures, equipment and supplies, and emergency protocol for various situations. Applies basic and current knowledge necessary for proficient performance of assigned functions. Demonstrates self directed learning and participates in educational activities relevant to trends in surgical technology and departmental expectations. Actively pursues educational opportunities to increase knowledge and advance level of proficiency. Identifies learning needs and seeks experiences which contribute to maintaining and expanding skills appropriate to job responsibilities. Demonstrates professionalism in interactions with patients, physicians, and co-workers. Promotes teamwork to provide safe, effective care to patients.Demonstrates flexibility to assist in achieving safe and effective staffing and surgery scheduling. Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers and physicians as needed and perform other duties as assigned. Promotes teamwork through leadership and direct participation. Responds promptly and positively to calls for assistance. Addresses patient and physician concerns in a timely manner. Projects a positive professional image and promotes a positive work environment. Demonstrates willingness to support department and fellow employees in an educational Mentor/Preceptor role as needed. Interacts with peers to support learning needs and provides assistance as indicated.Functions in the role of patient advocate in support of the patients rights, dignity, privacy, and best interest.Respects patients rights to privacy, dignity, safety and comfort. Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy. Acts as patient advocate. Maintains confidentiality; Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to cultural diversity.Evaluates factors related to safety, effectiveness, availability, cost, and impact on practice when planning and delivering patient care.Identifies and promotes the most cost-effective and environmentally conscientious method of providing safe and effective patient care in accordance with established standards. Contributes to cost control in the department and supports cost saving initiatives. Utilizes surgeon preference cards to appropriately open supplies for surgical procedures. Updates (adds/deletes) surgeon preferences per department standards. Effectively communicates with Central Sterile staff regarding instrumentation and sterilization needs. Utilizes technical advances in clinical care and information systems to provide efficient patient care.Demonstrates leadership related to the coordination of perioperative care across settings and among caregiversDemonstrates reliability to team and organization; reports to assigned room at the assigned time, dressed in appropriate surgical attire and prepared to begin assignment. Demonstrates effective problem solving skills using independent judgment and decision making; Holds self and team accountable for actions taken. Attends Team and Department meetings and education meetings per department standards. Provides input into department planning; Uses analytical skills to suggest process improvements.JOB REQUIREMENTS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education: More than 3 months beyond HSExperience: Greater than 6 monthsLicense / Certification / Registration: Certified Surgical Tech. CSTFA preferred.Working Environment: Works in a well lit, heated and ventilated area. Position requires considerable mobility throughout the facilities. Potential exposure to routine, communicable diseases through regular contact with employees and the public at large.