Surgical Technician III-Certified-Surgery
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
We are currently looking for a PRN Surgical Technician
III-Certified to join our team. This is an as needed position to
assist with fill in for vacations and busy days. Hours vary
according to need 630 am -700 pm, and occasional on-call shifts as
needed. - -Under the supervision of licensed perioperative team
member provides patient care in the operative setting. - Provides
technical services and support for patients undergoing surgical
procedures including scrubbing and circulating roles. -Successful
performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of
services, improved patient care, and a high level of satisfaction
from patients and families. - -Why UnityPoint Health?Culture - At
UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and
experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering
belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.Benefits - Our
competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K
match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your
needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're
in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to
ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race,
gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development - We believe
equipping you with support and development opportunities is an
essential part of delivering a remarkable employment
experience.Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core
purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we
serve. - - - - Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint
Health is a great place to work at
https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Excellence/Patient CareUtilizes critical thinking in
performance of job duties and maintains responsibility relating to
surgical technology. Coordinates activities with registered nurses
and other coworkers in planning and implementing care within
hospital policies and legal limitations. Prepares the operating
room for the arrival of surgical patients, assembles equipment,
supplies, and instruments for surgical procedures according to
preference cards and type of procedure. Assists the circulating
nurse with patient care activities including transporting patient,
surgical scrub prep, positioning, application of cautery ground
pad, and tourniquet cuff. Performs urinary bladder catheterizations
under the supervision of the circulating nurse. Responsible for
maintaining the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile
field. Uses aseptic technique to arrange instruments and supplies.
- Performs instrument, sponge, and sharp counts. Demonstrates
correct technique in handling of instruments, sutures, specimens,
and medications. Consistently delivers high quality care
demonstrating surgical technology knowledge and skills in the
operating room in accordance with established policies and
procedures and standards of care. Demonstrates initiative to
improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer
expectations. Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe
environment.Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical,
psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria)
appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned
service area. Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and
customer service. Balances team and individual responsibilities,
objective and open to other's views, gives and welcomes feedback,
contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own
interest.Assists with OR room turnover including opening sterile
supplies and instruments.Performs routine cleaning on
equipment.Ability to train new Surgical Technicians to their role.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria - - - - - - - - Demonstrates the
UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as
adheres to policies and procedures and safety
guidelines.Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work and
call schedule. Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of
department with regular, reliable attendance.Practices and reflects
knowledge of AORN, AAMI, HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other
federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.Completes all
annual education and competency requirements within designated time
frame.Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety
is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and
reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Is
knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements
for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and
Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or
concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of
hospital administrative staff. - Takes appropriate action on
concerns reported by department staff related to compliance. This
position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an
emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as
part of the UPHDM Hospital Emergency Incident Command System. -
Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to
perform multiple tasks until additional support can be
obtained.
Qualifications:
-Minimum RequirementsIdentify items that are minimally required to
perform the essential functions of this position.Preferred or
SpecializedNot required to perform the essential functions of the
position.Education: - - -Successful completion of a surgical tech
program from an accredited college. -Experience: - -Previous
surgical technician experience License(s)/Certification(s): - - -
-Surgical tech certification -Valid driver's license when driving
any vehicle for work-related reasons. -Must possess and maintain
current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain
certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
-Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - - - -Writes, reads, comprehends and
speaks fluent English.Multicultural sensitivity.Microsoft Office -
basic computer skills.Customer/patient focused. - -Other: - - -Use
of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential
functions of the position.
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Dubuque , Surgical Technician III-Certified-Surgery, Engineering , Dubuque, Iowa
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