Surgical TechnologistCumberland Valley Surgery Center • Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
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Surgical Technologist
Cumberland Valley Surgery Center
- Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
- Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
About
Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses or other surgical personnel. Set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons’ assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures and help count sponges, needles, supplies and instruments. The staffing of the ASC is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.
*Responsibilities*
* Promotes the mission, vision and values of the organization.
* Performs necessary tasks for a surgical tech role using technical skills.
* Assures patient/personal safety by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
* Ensures proper instrumentation for each procedure.
* Follows all principles of sterile technique.
* Adhering to principles of Universal Precautions.
* Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks and surgical clothing.
* Prepare dressings or bandages and apply or assist with their application following surgery.
* Operate, assemble, adjust or monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines and diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation.
* Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
* Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists.
* Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
* Participates in all counts (instrument, sponge sharps, etc.) as necessary.
* Assists with maintenance of supplies and equipment.
* Maintains established Center and departmental policies and procedures.
* Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other Center employees.
* Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
* Participates in quality assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and for the Center. Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs.
* Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and AAAHC regulations.
* Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and/or the patient’s condition changes.
* Regular, physical attendance on a predictable basis is essential to the performance of this job.
* Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
* Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
* Uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
* Function independently without constant supervision.
* Ability to read and legibly write, communicate appropriately and effectively, understand and execute instructions as needed and visually distinguish color.
* Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
* Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Qualifications
* High school graduate or equivalent.
* *Required:* Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology or LVN license in state of employment.
* Certified in surgical technology preferred (CST or CORT).
* One-year experience and/or training in surgical setting minimum requirement.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
* Have you completed a surgical technologist program?
Experience:
* Surgery: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Hagerstown, MD 21740: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Languages
- English
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