About this opportunity
Carle Health lists this Surgical Technologist - Open Heart - Methodist opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Sign-on Bonus & Relocation bonus Available!
Provides surgical technology to direct and indirect care and service. Assist surgeon, perform operative/invasive procedures.
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months - American Heart Association (AHA)
Education: Associate‘s degree in Surgical Technology Or a Certificate in Surgical Technology
Work Experience: 1+ years of experience highly preferred.
Responsibilities
Preparation for surgeon specific operative/invasive procedure that‘s timely accurate, effective and efficient.
Ensures instruments, equipment and suture are appropriate, complete and functional.
Sets up sterile field and is scrubbed prior to induction.
Sets up case so that another can step in back table and mayo organized.
Has appropriate “have available” items.
Uses resources wisely, avoids unnecessary opening.
Motions are fluid and not redundant.
Sets up time for a variety of case types is within acceptable range.
Aware of and prepares for case needs, i.e. two mayos.
Collaborates with surgeon prior to case and adjusts as necessary
Scrubs on simple to complex procedures for a variety of specialties.
Able to “run mayo” independently.
Aware of surgeon’s technique and preferences.
Adapts style to match surgeon and procedure.
Confident and competent during routing and emergency procedures.
Prepares for sequencing i.e. clamp cut tie.
Anticipates and provides appropriate equipment so that attention need not be diverted from the operative field.
Attentive to case, pays attention to subtle cues and responds appropriately.
Proactively identifies needs; averts need to have someone run for things.
Observes technique of self and others and intervenes appropriately.
Performs in first scrub, first assist, second scrub, second circulator.
Performs case closing activities such as dressing application, transfer and turnover.
Plans, anticipates and provides for expected and unexpected intraop events.
Anticipates and provides appropriate and timely intervention for intraop case change.
E.g. lap to open, uncontrolled bleeding, perforation.
Actions and behavior are calm, confident, steady.
Prepares for the unexpected and uses resources wisely.
Anticipates problem prone and/or high risk procedures and provides for needs.
Observes for induction and maintain quiet.
Protects patient privacy by own actions and reminds others.
Communicates and collaborates with others.
Counts are timely and actions reflect clear understanding of the dual responsibility with circulating RN.
Communicates needs nonverbal and verbally in a timely and appropriate manner: urgent vs. routine.
Articulates priority of needs clearly.
Listens and observes for; cues indicating changing needs.
Conversation is appropriate for setting.
Addresses issues/ concerns appropriately.
Contributes to successful unit operations by integrating individual efforts with unit needs, goals and objectives.
Participates in required call.
Flexible with respect to assigned area(s).
Assists others as needed or requested.
Actions and behaviors foster team; shares knowledge and ideas.
Attempts to resolve conflicts constructively.
Performs a variety of activities to ensure an efficient effective unit.
Participates in quality improvement efforts.
Actions and behaviors promote positive work environment.
About Us
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we‘re committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee‘s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information:
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $25.85per hour - $43.17per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.