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University Hospitals lists this Surgical Technologist- Geauga OR opportunity in chardon, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Description - Surgical Technologist- Geauga OR CB)
Surgical Technologist- Geauga OR - ( CB )
Join Our Team at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center
We’re looking for dedicated Surgical Technology professionals to join our team. We have an Evening shift opportunity available.
What We Offer
$5k sign-on bonus for external candidates with 1+ years of experience and a $2,500 sign-on bonus for new grad techs.
Competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, flexible work schedules, and retirement plans
Join us and help us live our mission: To Heal, To Teach, To Discover.
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
Other Accredited Program: Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program (Required) or
Other Accredited Program: completion of a military Surgical Technologist training program (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)
Good communication skills
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)
Physical Demands
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
10%
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Worksite address
chardon, OH, 44024, US
Who can apply
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