Surgical Technician-Certified-Surgery

Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

Work hours will be primarily, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm, (10 hour shifts) for 80 hours per pay period, and as needed. There is a weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotation.

Assist in the care of the patient undergoing surgical intervention by performing those duties of a Certified Surgical Technologist in Surgery.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients, operating rooms and equipment for pending surgical procedures and assist during such procedures. Function as a member of the surgical team when adequately prepared so that optimum quality of patient care is maintained according to the philosophy and objectives of UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital responsibilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not 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.

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