Nebraska Methodist Health System ยท 3 months ago
Surgical Tech II - Surgery - Full Time - Days
Fremont, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNebraska Methodist Health System is focused on providing exceptional care to the communities they serve. They are seeking a Surgical Tech II to assist physicians in delivering surgical care while maintaining a sterile environment during procedures.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Performs preoperative preparation
Reviews physician preference list before operative procedure and assembles supplies and equipment needed for procedure
Opens sterile supplies using sterile technique
Transfers medications and solutions to the sterile field according to policy
Communicates clearly and collaborates with other members of the perioperative team to prepare operative procedure
Functions as scrub person during operative procedure by preparing, monitoring, and maintaining a sterile field
Completing surgical scrub according to policy
Performs scrub duties in an accurate, concise and timely manner
Wears appropriate personal protective apparel (PPA) and follows standard and policy for attire in the operating room
Organizes and maintains sterile instruments and supplies in organized manner
Performs counts according to facility policy and procedure during procedure and hand-off situations
Assisting with draping sterile field according to standard
Watches progress of the operation and anticipates needs of team members
Disassembles instruments and equipment, transports to processing department
Assists with cleaning room and prepares for subsequent procedure
Applies base knowledge and principles during operative procedure (Intraoperative Surgical)
Base knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care
Principles of computer science, electricity and robotics as needed for surgical patient care
Principles of sterile technique during the surgical procedure
Follows policy and procedure for Intraoperative Surgical procedures
Participates in surgical time-out, fire risk assessment, and case summary for each operative procedure
Identifies labels and handles specimens including hand-off situations and disposition of specimen
Demonstrates collegiality and leadership qualities
Demonstrates awareness of, and participation in performance improvement activities
Reports potential performance improvement problems, to coordinators, core nurse and service leader, assists in problem solving
Maintains compliance with department call requirements, adjusts hours to meet patient services
Eligible to seat preceptor training and serve as a mentor
Collaborates with specialty coordinator and Staff Development Nurse on completion of orientation processes including orientation map, core competencies and assignments
Documents ongoing process of orienting staff and assists in mentoring
Participates in orientation of team members to new equipment and supplies
Achieves or maintains certification in profession, Certified Surgical Technologist
Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria
Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs
Precepting
Conducts need assessments
Conducts one on one and group training
Is knowledgeable of equipment used in surgical procedures, their, reference manuals, and resources for consultation
Performs clinical preceptor role for specialty service and follows core competency outline
Collaborates with appropriate Core Coordinator, and/or Resource Coordinator regarding assignments of students and orientees and documents progress or concerns
Documents on core competencies, records orientees/students' progress, and suggests improvements and additional learning needs
Collaborates with L&D and HROB Core Coordinator on completion of core competencies for specialty service. Provides care and is able to provide intervention for all patient populations
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program required
Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory education requirement
BLS required at time of hire for this position
Ability to perform mathematical computations
Skilled in promoting positive relations when interacting with patients or other customers
Requires working with multiple activities and dividing time and attention to a variety of demands and working irregular hours
Ability to work in a team environment and solve problems in a diplomatic fashion
Oral and written communication with staff, patients, visitors, physicians and other departments
Preferred
2 or more years of current operating room experience preferred or a Certified Surgical Tech that meets the level one criteria required to be a Surgical Tech II
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification preferred
Benefits
Sign-on bonus $25,000
Tuition reimbursement $10,000
Shift differentials & other financial incentives
Tuition assistance
Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
Free parking
Company
Nebraska Methodist Health System
Our mission is simple: improving the health of our communities by the way we care, educate and innovate.
5001-10000 employees
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