About this opportunity
University Hospitals lists this Surgical Technologist- Elyria OR opportunity in elyria, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description - Surgical Technologist- Elyria OR BG)
A Brief Overview
The Surgical Technologist maintains sterile conditions, anticipates the needs of the surgical team, and ensures that all instruments and supplies are available and properly handled. The first level in the Surgical Technologist career ladder.
What You Will Do
Provide safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
Provide patient care/function in a primary scrub position.
Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition.
Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field.
Support the operative team, includes following patient care hand off protocol.
Actively participate in the quality improvement process.
Involved in learning and self-improvement.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program (Required) or
Completion of a military Surgical Technologist training program (Required)
Work Experience
Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. (Required)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. (Required proficiency)
Use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies. (Required proficiency)
Ability to take direction and work in a team environment
Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies
Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)
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Worksite address
elyria, OH, 44036, US
Who can apply
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