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Amberwell Health lists this Surgical Tech, Surgery opportunity in atchison, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details
Job Location: Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Travel Percentage: Travel Between Amberwell Locations
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Surgical Technologist
Job Description
Surgical technologists are also known as scrubs, scrub technicians, surgical technicians, and operating room technicians. Surgical technologists are part of the surgical team and work under the supervision of registered nurse and Director of Surgical Care. Surgical technologists assist surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs to make sure the procedure is executed as smoothly and efficiently as possible. They prepare and organize the sterile field, maintain integrity of the sterile field, and are experts in surgical instruments and sterile equipment used during procedures. Surgical Technologist are responsible for cleaning and sterilizing all surgical instruments and equipment and has a working knowledge of the decontamination to sterilization process in the Central Sterilization Department.
Responsibilities
Prepare and organize the sterile field as required for various surgical procedures
Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure
Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications on the sterile field, and assist with dressings
Set up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures
Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables in order to prevent injury to patient and personnel
Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis
Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies.
Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments
Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum Required Experience: Experience in the healthcare setting with knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology
Preferred Experience: 12-year experience working as a surgical technologist or similar experience as a practical nurse, medical assistant, or an operating room assistant.
Education:
Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician or Medical Assistant program
Licenses:
Minimum Required Licenses: N/A
Preferred Licenses: LPN, or Certified Surgical Technician
Certifications:
Minimum Required: BLS
Preferred Certifications: Certified Surgical Technician or Certified Medical Assistant
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Worksite address
atchison, KS, 66002, US
Who can apply
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