Weekend
As Needed | Work Hours: 645a-515p | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Surgery Job
Provides assistance to physician and facilitates in procedural areas which includes invasive and non-invasive techniques.
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.
Provides continuous surveillance and maintenance of sterile field. Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
Receives specimens for delivery for appropriate testing. Assists with application of wound dressings and securing of drainage system. Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
Must serve on one of the three specialty teams. Skills and Attributes: Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Department specific competencies for positions are detailed in the unit/department scope of service. Position
Work Experience No experience required Education High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire. Licensure/Certification/Registration CST - Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within 90 days of employment in this position OR TS-C - Tech in Surgery-Certified through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required within 90 days of employment in this position AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position Organizational
Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.
Additional Job Information: This
describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed.
Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this
. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this
changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position. Standard ADA Settings: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
- . Physical Demands: Standing: 75% Walking: 75% Sitting: 50% Lifting 0
- 25 lbs: 75% Lifting 25
- 75 lbs: 25% Lifting over 75 lbs: 25% Carrying 0
- 25 lbs: 75% Carrying 25
- 75 lbs: 25% Carrying over 75 lbs: 25% Pushing/Pulling 0
- 25 lbs: 75% Pushing/Pulling 25
- 75 lbs: 75% Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 75% Climbing: 50% Bending/Stooping: 75% Kneeling: 50% Crouching/Crawling: 50% Reaching: 75% Talking: 75% Hearing: 75% Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: 25% Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: 75% Keyboard Data Entry: 75% Running: 50% Vision: Depth Perception: 100% Vision: Distinguish Color: 100% Vision: Seeing Far: 100% Vision: Seeing Near: 100% Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Risk Level: Low
- Risk Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.