Surgical Tech Physician Practice - In Office (no weekends ) - Full-Time at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Assisting Techniques, Sterile Technique, Surgical Procedures, Surgical Equipment, Safety Hazards, Emergency Situations, Patient Care, Quality Control, Communication, Data Collection, Professional Development, Record Keeping, Supply Management, Equipment Maintenance, Confidentiality, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who is responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient. Education: - High School education or equivalent. Preferred: - N/A Experience: Required: - Two years of experience as a surgical technician. Preferred: - N/A Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: - Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. Or, have documented evidence of surgical technology training through the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service in lieu of certification; or qualify as recognized by the State of TN. - BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward Preferred: - Current CPR certification - CST (Certified Surgical Tech) Department Position Summary - Sets up surgery rooms. Strips and cleans rooms after procedures. - Assists surgeon in surgical procedures utilizing proper sterile technique. - Performs sponge and needle count during each procedure with the RN Circulator. - Constantly observes for any breaks in sterile technique and notifies the surgeon/circulator immediately. - Assists with transfer of patients to recovery room. - Cleans, decontaminates, wraps, and sterilizes equipment and instruments according to proper sterilization standards. - Maintains required records, reports, and statistics on biological monitoring tests for autoclaves. - Orders and maintains supplies and restocks OR facility as needed. - Maintains and inspects OR facility equipment and materials to provide constant readiness for a procedure. - Collects data for cost analysis as requested. - Attends required meetings and participated in committees as requested. - Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. - Maintains patient confidentiality. - Performs related work as required. - Performs autoclave spore test at designated intervals and documents this properly. - Assists RN with placing linen order. - Assist RN with EHR duties. - Knowledge of the principles and practices of surgical assisting techniques to provide optimum patient care and treatment. - Knowledge of surgical procedures - Knowledge of surgical equipment and instruments to clean, decontaminate, wrap, and sterilize. - Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment. - Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. - Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. - Ability to maintain quality control standards. - Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. - Ability to communicate clearly.

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Responsibilities

The Surgical Technologist sets up surgery rooms, assists surgeons during procedures, and ensures proper sterile techniques are followed. They also maintain equipment, manage supplies, and participate in professional development activities.