If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk? Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton .
We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Disability and Life Insurance options On Site Child Care Educational Reimbursement Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Kent Campus Hospital Status: Full Time 80 Hours
Variable SALARY RANGE: 26.35 - 39.52 HOURLY General
The surgical technologist in the first scrub role handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
1. Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure. 2. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure. 3.
Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure. 4. Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon. 5. Sponges or suctions the operative site. 6.
Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders. 7. Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon. 8. Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon. 9.
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. 10. Performs additional counts as necessary. 11. Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices. 12.
Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate. 13. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. 14. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. 15.
Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient. 16. Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care 17. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of
Required Education, Credential(s) and
High School Diploma or GED ; ; Credential(s): Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Cert within 2 years of hire Basic Life Support ; Or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certified within 2 years.
Preferred: 1 year of hospital experience Preferred Education, Credential(s) and
Certificate Program Associate Degree Surgical Technology Surgical Technology Credential(s): Certified Surgical Technologist Association of Surgical Technologists Or TS-C through NCCT
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