Surgical Technician

Company: MercyOne West Des Moines
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Overview: CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U. S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities
GENERAL SUMMARY
:Delivers intraoperative care to the surgical patient, primarily in the scrub role. Serves the patients from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
:

• Scrubs surgical cases in own specialty independently and in other areas with minimal direction.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and functioning and seeks appropriate resource when necessary.
• Assists in the circulating role under the direct supervision of R.N.
• Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other O.R. team members.
• Provides a safe environment for patient and staff by adhering to standards of aseptic technique and department/hospital policy.
• Communicates effectively with patient, staff and physicians.
  MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
  :
  • Participates in orientation of new personnel.
  • Assists in maintenance of physician preference cards.
  • Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities.
  • Attends department meetings and inservices.
    Qualifications
    MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
    :
    • High School Diploma or GED required.
    • Completion of accredited Surgical Technology program.
    • Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
    • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served with three (3) months of hire.
    • Ability to read, write and speak English language.
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      Associated topics: general surgery, laparoscopic, robotics, surg, surgeon, surgery, surgery physician

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