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Surgical First Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation withoptimal results for the patient. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one´sactions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks informationto understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport andcooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members;responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems.JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications: High School Graduation or equivalent. Graduation from anaccredited surgical technology program. Certification credentialed by the National Board of SurgicalTechnology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification credentialed by the National SurgicalAssistants Association (NSAA) OR Certification credentialed by the American Board of Surgical Assisting (ABSA), or Certification credentialed by the National Assistant Surgery Council (NASC).Employee must have National Provider Identifier at time of hire. Employment contingent uponreceiving credentials at Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital to practice as a SurgicalAssistant. Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability tounderstand Kaiser Permanente customer needs.National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeon´s instruction,which will give the best exposure for the surgical procedure. Uses standard and specializedequipment to aid in patient positioning.Provides the surgeon(s) with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors,sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards.Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis.Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes (e.g., sutures, staples,other).Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to OR bed.In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating servicebehaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission aswell as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistentlydemonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior andculturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providersand vendors.COMPLIANCE LANGUAGE: Supports compliance and Kaiser Permanent´s Code of Conduct by adhering tofederal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements, by policies andprocedures. Responds appropriately to observed fraud and abuse.Functional and Environmental Factors available upon request.SCHEDULE: Variable Hours & Days; Rotating Schedule; Floats between Departments/Locations/FacilitiesSTARTING SALARY RANGE: $23.46 - $27.17 (Hourly)- Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

Our 426-bed research & teaching facility offers the latest technologies in medicine in over 41 medical specialty areas and is an undisputed leader in cardiac and neurological care. Borgess is a certified Level 1 Trauma Center, certified primary stroke center, opening the regions only dedicated neuroscience institute, nationally recognized cardiac care programs and top 100-heart hospital. The Central Reprocessing Supervisor position is a full-time/first shift (7am 3:30pm w/flex to variable hours) will perform a variety of responsibilities to assist with the daily operations of the reprocessing department with the goal of delivering high quality patient care. Specific duties will include: :Orientation, training and monitoring employees in the decontamination process to include the disassembly, sorting and cleaning of instrumentation and equipment, Supervises the packaging, sterilization and distribution procedures for patient care products.Functions as an educator/resource person for staff utilizing expertise of surgical instrumentation and case carts. Ability to perform at all work station and assist staff. Qualifications:Knowledge gained through successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technician school program. Prefer a minimum of three years direct surgical technician experience in the surgical suite or Associates degree in Business or Nursing with comparable level of education and experience. Three or more years of management experience and/or Reprocessing supervisory/leadership background preferred. Prior experience working in a preceptor role.Minimum of 3 years of SPD experience which include extensive knowledge of medical/surgical supplies and sterilization principles and practices.Completion of a National Central Service Technician examination or completion within one (1) year of employment required.Ability to assist in developing and maintaining revenue and expense budget accounts. Previous experience with staff scheduling and time and attendance. If you are prepared to meet the challenge offered at Borgess and have a desire to advance your career please contact Shelly Cichy, Recruiter directly at 269.226.8144 or via email at shellycichy@borgess.com. Additional information can be found by visiting www.careers.borgess.com.

Surgical Tech Open Heart Needed!Texas - North-Dallas/Ft. Worth-Medical Center of Plano

Full time-DaysProvides direct and indirect nursing services to the surgical patient under the supervision of the professional nurse, and performs tasks necessary to the functioning of the Surgical Services Unit according to the standards and policies of Operating Room care.Qualifications:Minimum one year recent open heart scrub experience required; certification preferred.

Responsibilities 1. Maintain advance knowledge and skills in a key specialty area and the ability and attitude to perform independently and effectively in a wide variety of complex and challenging situations. 2. Scrubs in highly complex cases specific to service and other non-specific services. 3. Provide recommendations regarding orienteer performance, hiring decisions, instrument and equipment needs. 4. Interact with surgeons, staff, managers, supervisors, and directors within and outside of surgery. Interact with vendor representatives to ensure patient, surgeon and department needs are met. 5. Organize specialty service supplies and special order instruments as needed. 6. Acts as a preceptor to new employees. 7. Develop and teach educational sessions. Minimum Qualifications Associates degree in surgical technology or related field is required. Six (6) years of consecutive full-time employment as a surgical technologist is required. Current Certified Surgical Technologist designation by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is required. Physical Demands Medium (requires lifting 50 lbs, with frequent carrying of up to 25 lbs) Balancing:............Continuously Bending:...............Continuously Carrying:...............Continuously Climbing:.............Continuously Crawling:..............Occasionally Crouching:............Occasionally Fine Dexterity:.......Continuously Foot Controls:.......Frequently Handing:..............Continuously Hearing:...............Continuously Kneeling:.............Occasionally Lifting:..................Continuously Pushing Pulling:. Continuously Reaching:............Continuously Sitting:...................Occasionally Standing:..............Continuously Talking:................Frequently Twisting:..............Continuously Vision:..................Continuously Walking:...............Continuously Work Environment Exposure to blood borne pathogens is anticipated for all employees Supervision Received Clinical Nursing Manager/Clinical Nursing Supervisor Supervision Exercised N/A Physical Other NONE Other Functions 1. Performs other duties as assigned.

The Seton Family of Hospitals, a not-for-profit organization, is the leading provider of healthcare services in Central Texas.Seton is building for the future providing ´Healthcare that Works and Leaves No One Behind.´

Seton Medical Center Hays Full/Part: Full-Time Days - 8hr Shift: Grade FLSA Status 014 N Responsibilities 1. Maintain advance knowledge and skills in a key specialty area and the ability and attitude to perform independently and effectively in a wide variety of complex and challenging situations. 2. Scrubs in highly complex cases specific to service and other non-specific services. 3. Provide recommendations regarding orientee performance, hiring decisions, instrument and equipment needs. 4. Interact with surgeons, staff, managers, supervisors, and directors within and outside of surgery. Interact with vendor representatives to ensure patient, surgeon and department needs are met. 5. Organize specialty service supplies and special order instruments as needed. 6. Acts as a preceptor to new employees. 7. Develop and teach educational sessions. Minimum Qualifications Associates degree in surgical technology or related field is required. Six (6) years of consecutive full-time employment as a surgical technologist is required. Current Certified Surgical Technologist designation by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is required. Skills Physical Demands Medium (requires lifting 50 lbs, with frequent carrying of up to 25 lbs) Balancing:............Continuously Bending:...............Continuously Carrying:...............Continuously Climbing:.............Continuously Crawling:..............Occasionally Crouching:............Occasionally FineDexterity:.......Continuously FootControls:.......Frequently Handing:..............Continuously Hearing:...............Continuously Kneeling:.............Occasionally Lifting:..................Continuously PushingPulling:.Continuously Reaching:............Continuously Sitting:...................Occasionally Standing:..............Continuously Talking:................Frequently Twisting:..............Continuously Vision:..................Continuously Walking:...............Continuously Work Environment Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is anticipated for all employees Supervision Received Clinical Nursing Manager/Clinical Nursing Supervisor Supervision Exercised N/A Physical Other NONE Other Functions 1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Surgical Technologist II-OR Location: Dell Childrens Medical Center Full/Part: Full-Time Evenings / Nights - 8hr Shift: Grade FLSA Status 014 N Responsibilities 1. Fulfills the essential functions of the Surgical Technologist. 2. Scrubs independently on complex procedures in all specialties; handles surgical instruments, needles and sharps, and sponges; and, anticipates the needs of the surgeon in all specialties. Acts as the preferred scrub person for complex cases in all service specialties that utilize highly technical equipment and complex instrumentation. Is knowledgeable of all specialties, routine equipment, supplies and procedures as well as complex equipment and instrumentation. 3. Prepares for scheduled, emergent, urgent and add on operative procedures by insuring that necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are available and ready for use. Has the skill to expedite and organize the preparation for unexpected events, giving direction and support to the less experienced team members in addition to performing ones own duties. 4. Suggests and assures changes are made to the surgeons preference cards as approved to include supplies, equipment, positioning devices and performs other related duties. 5. Coordinates educational programs that may be presented internally or externally. 6. Serves as a train the trainer for specialty equipment or instrumentation. 7. Consistently demonstrates effective and professional communication and leadership skills. 8. Demonstrates ability to work within the Sterile Processing arena. 9. Serves as a resource person. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a surgical technologist program preferred or hospital conducted on-the-job training is required. Hospital conducted on-the-job-training requires documentation of orientation and a minimum of one year work experience in the scrub role. One (1) year work experience in the scrub role is required with the above qualifications. Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologist preferred. Skills Must be able work in a stressful environment, have good manual dexterity and must be able to work rapidly. Physical Demands Medium (requires lifting 50 lbs., with frequent carrying of up to 25 lbs.) Balancing:............Rarely Bending:..............Occasionally Carrying:..............Frequently Climbing:.............Occasionally Crawling:..............Occasionally Crouching:...........Occasionally Fine Dexterity:......Continuously Foot Controls:......Occasionally Handing:...............Continuously Hearing:................Continuously Kneeling:...............Occasionally Lifting:....................Frequently Pushing/Pulling:..Frequently Reaching:.........Occasionally Sitting:...................Occasionally Standing:..............Frequently Talking:.................Frequently Twisting:..............Occasionally Vision:..................Continuously Walking:...............Frequently Work Environment Generally experiences exposure to blood and bloodborne pathogens in job. Supervision Received Clinical Manager Supervision Exercised Physical Other Other Functions 1. Performs other duties as assigned.

In the 2008 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Cedars-Sinai once again made the ´Best of the Best´ Honor Roll, which comprises the top hospitals ranked highly in the most number of categories.

Job Specialty: Other Allied Health Position Type: Regular-F/T Shift Length: 10hr Hours: 6:30/8:30 Flex Days: Monday - Friday Shift Type: Day Weekends: Every 3rd Job Description: Current knowledge in operative procedures. Strong customer service skills. Education and Work Experience Preferences: Educational Requirements:Graduate of a certified ST program.License/Certification/Registration Requirements:Prefer certification and current CPR.Experience:Two years of experience in acute hospital setting preferred.Physical Demands:Lifting, standing and walking.

Position Summary: Performs a variety of technical and patient care related activities to assist the department. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospitals philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.Required Education/Training: Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Clinical Technician training program or LPN Program strongly preferred. Successful completion of a comprehensive Unit-based competency program. IV insertion/ Phlebotomy training. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS). Unit certification required to assist with endoscopic procedures independently.Required Experience: One year of patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to function within guidelines and follow established protocols; must be able to set priorities and work under stressful conditions. Above average manual dexterity required to operate medical equipment used in endoscopic procedures.

The name you know. The doctors you trust. Georgetown University Hospital is consistently ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Department: N/S - Operating Room Schedule: Full - Time Job Details: Position Summary: The incumbent in this position is responsible for intraoperative delivery of patient care in the scrub role; assists Core Leader, OR with orientation, training and supply inventory for a specific surgical specialty consistent with specialty alignment. Collaborates with the Core Leader, OR in providing orientation to the scrub role for new staff regarding instrumentation, equipment, supplies, operative procedures and surgeon preference for an assigned surgical specialty. Required Education/Training: High School graduate or the equivalent (GED). Completion of accredited program in Surgical Technology. Current Certification by examination through Association of Surgical Technologists is preferred. Required Experience: One to two years O.R. experience as Surgical Technologist in an acute care operating room, which included the major surgical specialties i.e. General, GYN, Urology, Neuro, Ortho, ENT, CV, Plastic, with one year OR scrub experience preferred.

Position Summary: The incumbent in this position is responsible for intraoperative delivery of patient care in the scrub role; assists Core Leader, OR with orientation, training and supply inventory for a specific surgical specialty consistent with specialty alignment. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital´s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.Required Education/Training: High School graduate or the equivalent (GED). Completion of accredited program in Surgical Technology. Current Certification by examination through Association of Surgical Technologists is preferred.Required Experience: One to two years O.R. experience as Surgical Technologist in an acute care operating room, which included the major surgical specialties i.e. General, GYN, Urology, Neuro, Ortho, ENT, CV, Plastic, with one year OR scrub experience preferred.