and Responsibilities As our Surgical Technician at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment.
You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process. To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures. Assists circulating nurses in set up of surgical procedure according to physician preference, standards of care and hospital protocol Handles laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol, maintaining hospital standard of zero tolerance for mishandled specimens Assists the Surgeon during procedures as requested.
Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies and assists in patient/equipment preparation and Performs follow-up actions as directed. Follows SJHMC policy and protocol to utilize patient restraints/safety straps and consistently demonstrates safe skill implementation and completes equipment/procedural change in-services. Reduce turnover times in order to increase efficiency and throughput of the department.
Reports observed or reported alterations in the patient's condition to the RN or physician. Compliance with all NPSG Goals. Assists patient transfer to OR table/cart/bed and transport as needed.
Utilizes proper care and handling of surgical instruments and sharps. Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals.
Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity! #hellosurgicaltechs Job Requirements Required High School Graduate Graduate of Surgical Tech Program Two (2) years surgical technologist clinical experience American Heart Association Basic Life Support Preferred Ortho Trauma and Robotic surgery Where You'll Work Hello humankindness : Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference?
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