About this opportunity
River's Edge Hospital & Clinic lists this Surgical Technologist opportunity in saint peter, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Surgical Technologist
* Location 1900 N SUNRISE DR, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
* Base Pay $32.30 - $42.17 / Hour
* Job Category SURGICAL SERVICES
* Employee Type Non-Exempt
Description
The CST, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of the patients who come under his or her care. Included in this assignment is the responsibility of processing instruments for sterilization for a variety of departments. He/she also assists with procedures performed in all areas of Surgical Services under the guidance of Registered Nursing staff. Takes OR call.
Areas of Responsibility:
Patient Care
* Recognizes and reports relevant patient data to assure that pre, intra, and post-operative needs are met within scope of care.
* Anticipates needs of surgeon to provide quality patient care.
* Able to perform in crises or complex situations, promptly grasping situation and performing role.
* Recognizes and recommends when changes in policy and procedure need to be made to assure quality care.
* Keeps current in areas of responsibility, safety, C.Q.I., and surgeon preferences.
* Contributes of knowledge to staff by giving in-services and reporting on new developments in areas of job responsibility.
Skills
* Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic techniques, familiarity with surgical instrumentation and equipment, and the principles of microbiology as they pertain to the containment of contamination and the sterilization/disinfection process.
* Demonstrate proper handling specimens to circulating nurse.
* Assists with preparing, processing and providing functioning supplies, equipment, and linen for areas and procedures assigned.
* Anticipates and provides supplies consistently in a timely fashion.
* Assists with the research, input and evaluation of new equipment and supplies.
* Assist with preference card updates and prepare case carts.
Unit Coordination
* Assists in staff scheduling, taking on-call hours and flexing hours as needed.
* Participates willingly in the orientation of new staff and evaluating their readiness for independent functioning.
* Assists in evaluating the work performance of other staff by providing objective feedback to the supervisor.
* Able to coordinate work in surgery.
* Assists in
Who can apply
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