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Surgical Tech Extern - Surgery - PRN 0.2 (as scheduled)

Memorial Health System • Per Diem • Marietta, OH, USA • 5d ago

Job Details

Job Location: Marietta, OH

Position Type: PRN

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: PRN

Description

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Surgical Tech Extern will gain hands-on work experience while finishing up their last half of their degree program and clinical rotation. The Surgical Tech Extern will assist Surgical department with carrying out patient care activities within the scope of training and experience. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Functions:

Under the observation of the surgical tech, OR Nurse or Surgeon performs a variety of preparatory, scrubbing and related services necessary to provide patient service in the operating room and assists with surgical cases in all specialty areas.
Provides a clean, safe, and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care.
Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (this includes but not limited to assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation of the Surgeons' needs; passing of instruments and/or supplies; holding of retractors, observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field).
Acts as a scrub assistant for surgical procedures and maintains basic knowledge of a variety of procedures.
Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety, and efficiency of the operating room. This includes but not limited to setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans), operating the various types of equipment used during operating room procedures, and returning equipment post procedure.
Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Maintains checking of the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair.
Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

High School Diploma/GED required.
Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology and must have completed the first half of the Surgical Technology program required.
Recommendation by the instructor preferred.
BLS required upon hire will obtain during orientation if needed

Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:

Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment for various surgical procedures.
Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the operating room.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer proficiency.

Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.

Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.

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