About this opportunity
USA Health Systems lists this Surgical Technologist - Operating Room, Providence Hospital opportunity in mobile, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
Operate various surgical equipment and tools
Passes sterile instruments to surgeons during procedures.
Applies medical technology of anatomy and physiology correctly.
Collaborates with circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
Protects healthcare organization value by keeping information confidential
Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure.
Sets up individual cases correctly using doctor’s preference cards as a reference utilizing appropriate instruments and prosthetic devices.
Citizenship responsibilities include:
Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict
Cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit
Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements
Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Assists physicians and RN with emergency situations.
Serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
Handle specimens for laboratory analysis
Accountable for the disposal of all bio-hazard materials and "sharps."
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent Required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
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Worksite address
mobile, AL, 36624, US
Who can apply
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