Surgical Technologist at SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL

Scott City, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Instruments, Sterilization, Patient Care, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Equipment Maintenance, Suturing, Wound Dressing, Operating Room Cleaning, Patient Positioning, Bloodborne Disease Awareness, Initiative, Ingenuity, Organizational Skills, Dependability

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Mission of Department: To protect the well-being of our patients by assisting the surgical team in preparing and maintaining a sterile operating environment. Purpose of Position: To Ensure all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized, organizing necessary tools, and providing support during surgical procedures to help operations run smoothly and efficiently. Essential Functions: · Ensure the surgical environment is sterile and organized by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies before procedures. · Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons, monitor the sterile field, and assist with task such as suturing and dressing wounds. · Prepare patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites, positioning them on the operating table, and ensuring their comfort. · Clean and sterilize the operating room after procedures, account for all surgical instruments, and assist in transporting patients to recovery. · Operate and maintain specialized surgical equipment, ensuring it is functioning properly throughout the procedure. The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned in this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements Additional Responsibilities: · Good communication skills with surgeons and surgical team. Education, Qualifications, Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. Active CNA License in current good standing. Ability to work full-time during training period (about 6 months). Must be available to work on call after hours and weekends. Personal Characteristics: Dependable. Professional appearance. Adheres to policies and procedures. Possess good interpersonal skills and characteristics to maintain good working relationships. Demonstrates initiative, ingenuity, and ability to solve problems. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Have good language skills to communicate with staff, patients, and families in a professional manner. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases. Equipment: Surgical Instruments. Laparoscopic. Suction. BienAir. NIM Neuro Monitoring Device Werewolf Coblator Olympus Endoscopes and Bronchoscopes Expectation of Service: This is a part-time position with ability to work full-time hours during training period (around 6 months). Regular and punctual attendance is required. Physical Requirements: This role often requires standing for long periods and assisting with physically demanding task. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. Daily lifting supplies/equipment. *This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Scott County Hospital is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for ensuring a sterile and organized surgical environment by preparing instruments and assisting the surgical team during procedures. They also clean and sterilize the operating room post-procedure and ensure patient comfort and safety.