At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary:
Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures for all surgical service lines.
Responsibilities:
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.Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.Must maintain requirements dictated in clinical ladder.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT STERILIZATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY – NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program: Surgical Technologist (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) – American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) – American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) – Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) – Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision with a positive disposition. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience required.Other Information: Certified Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Shift:
Days
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