Surgical Technologist - Surgery

Surgery Department (OR/CVOR; Operating Room) Surgical Technologist

$5,000 - $10,000 Sign On Bonus! Conditions may apply.

We are looking for surgical technicians with a passion for the surgical field. Our BH OR/CVOR has 13 operating rooms and averages 650 cases per month. Our cases include General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurological, Cardiovascular, Plastics, Ear Nose Throat (ENT), Urology and Gynecological (GYN) procedures. We have a highly skilled, dedicated team of patient advocates that work in an interdisciplinary team environment. New employees progress through an extensive orientation, and we support professional advancement through certification and education. Come to shadow Surgery and see if it may be a job fit for you!

SUMMARY: This position is filled by a Surgical Technologist who, as a result of on the job training and clinical experience in surgical technology, possesses the knowledge and technical skills necessary to assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

Responsible and accountable for direct patient care for assigned patients in the perioperative unit. Must be proficient in a wide variety of high level surgical technologist skills. Responsible for adhering to all standards of perioperative care and promoting a team effort among co-workers. Responsible and accountable to know, own and energize the vision, mission, values and standards of the hospital.

To learn more about our benefits, please visit Baxter Health Careers – Benefits .

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Completion of Baxter Health’s surgical technologist training program or 1 year experience as a surgical technologist.

Certifications: BLS required

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

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 with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to stand and walk, bend, squat, and twist up to or exceeding 8 to12 hours during shift(s). Occasionally requires lifting of 50 pounds or more of equipment with proper body mechanics. Occasionally lifts patients with assist 125 pounds or more with proper body mechanics. Spends eight hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse. Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations of CPR and obtaining equipment. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. Has a keen sense of hearing and keen visual acuity to respond to critical changing patient situations from actual observations and/or equipment alarms. May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals) and infectious diseases. May have to function around prisoners or patients receiving mental health treatments.

Baxter Regional Medical Center-Competency Based Job Description

Job Title: Surgical Technologist

Department: Perioperative Services

Operating Unit: Surgery

Reports To: Surgery Nurse Manager

Approved By: Human Resources

Approved Date: 12/2018

BRMC PURPOSE: To preserve BRMC as a comprehensive, independent, community-driven health system in order to optimize access to quality healthcare for patients in the communities we serve.

SUMMARY

This position is filled by a Surgical Technologist who, as a result of on the job training and clinical experience in surgical technology, possesses the knowledge and technical skills necessary to assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

BRMC COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to BRMC’s standards as they appear in BRMC's intranet Lippincott Library.

Required to work with the OR Nurse Leader and Perioperative Director to detect, report and resolve any compliance concerns in a timely manner

Experience: 1 year experience as a surgical technologist.

Certifications: BLS required.

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Original Transcripts

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 with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to stand and walk, bend, squat, and twist up to or exceeding 8 to12 hours during shift(s). Occasionally requires lifting of 50 pounds or more of equipment with proper body mechanics. Occasionally lifts patients with assist 125 pounds or more with proper body mechanics. Spends eight hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse. Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations of CPR and obtaining equipment. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. Has a keen sense of hearing and keen visual acuity to respond to critical changing patient situations from actual observations and/or equipment alarms. May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals) and infectious diseases. May have to function around prisoners or mental patients.

Work Environment

Hospital Setting

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24hours a day, 365 days per year. Holidays and work during inclement weather will be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
• Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.
• Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to protect sterile field.
• Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
• Prepare, care for, and dispose of tissue specimens as ordered by the surgeon.
• Wash and sterilize equipment, using germicides and sterilizers.
• Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
• Operate, assemble, adjust, or monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines, or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Prepare dressings or bandages and apply or assist with their application following surgery.
• Clean and restock operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions, such as a preference card.
• Order surgical supplies.
• Maintain supply of fluids for use during operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Competencies-Allied Health Direct Patient Care

Managing Work

Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Decision Making

Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.

Collaborating

Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.

Safety Focus

Identifying and improving conditions that affect own and others’ safety; upholding safety standards.

Patient Education/Health Promotion

Supporting and instructing the patient and patient’s caregivers in the clinical procedures, equipment, and lifestyle changes needed to achieve positive outcomes.

Applied Learning

Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.

Earning Trust

Gaining others’ confidence by acting with integrity and following through on commitments while disclosing own positions; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them in the face of challenges.

Leveraging Feedback

Taking full advantage of opportunities to receive and explore feedback about own performance (from assessments, managers, coworkers, internal/external partners, or customers); responding favorably to feedback and using it constructively to take action to improve knowledge, skills, behavior, and impact on others.