About this opportunity
Centrumsurgery lists this Surgical Technologist PRN opportunity in san antonio, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Centrum Surgery Center is looking for a PRN Surgical Technologist to join our team!
SUMMARY:
The Surgical Technologist is responsible for scrubbing in and assisting the physician for all cases. After completion of each case, the surgical technologist will be on standby for sterile technician needs which includes the following aspects of sterileprocessing to include decontamination, preparation packaging sterilization and sterile storage while adhering to department policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Works with specialty surgical instrumentation, troubleshoots problems and repairs
Assimilates and communicates information received from various sources in an accurate, timely, and effective manner
Reviews instrumentation needs, manages inventory and stock operating par levels for stored instrumentation and
emergency carts
Identifies and follows manufactures instructions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instrumentation, flexible scopes, and equipment
Utilizes count sheets consistently to correctly assemble, protect, wrap containerize and/or peel pack and label
instrumentations
Prepares carts from pick list and delivers instrumentation to as needed to the operating room
Makes rounds through the operating rooms consistently and confirms instrumentation needs are met
Facilitates room turnovers, adheres to the proper handling of garbage, linen, and biohazardous materials
Follows manufactures recommendations for sterilization methods and selects appropriate sterilization methods
Documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological test properly to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process
Records utilization of instrumentation proficiency in tracking system
Handles sterile products and ensures stock is placed in the proper location
Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality
Assembles and prepare instrumentation for sterilization
Organizes workflow, problem solves, and manages, multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
Participates in staff and self-development meetings/in services and provides guidance and training to other staff as needed
Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records
Maintains awareness of safety hazards and maintains a clean and orderly work area
Maintains professional competences and certifications
Performs other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Demonstrates strong knowledge of sterile technique related to operating room preparation and procedures
Demonstrates proficiency in medical and surgical technology
Demonstrates strong knowledge of operating equipment and supplies
Demonstrates Leadership Skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate from an accredited educational program for surgical technologists
Certified as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); or
Successful completion of an approved training program for surgical technology in the United States Armed Forces
(Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) or the United States Public Health Service
One (1) year of surgical technology experience in a healthcare facility
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
Please visit our website for more information
Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Centrum Surgery Center is an Ambulatory Surgical Center in San Antonio, Texas, and provides outpatient services for General Surgery, Interventional pain Management, Orthopedic Surgery, and more. With its state-of-the-art equipment and Board-Certified Physicians, the center invests in patient-care. We have a busy and growing practice seeking driven employees to join our team. Please visit our website for additional information: centrumsurgery.com
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Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78208, US
Who can apply
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