Surgical Tech
Company: Voca
Location: Princeton
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Duties:
0.8 FTE, 8H shifts. Start times 06:40, 09:00 and 10:00; Evening and
weekend call.
Robotics, Spine and Total Joint experience required.
Position Summary:Performs the functions of a surgical technologist
as a scrub person during surgical procedures providing patient care
services appropriate to the age of the patients (ages pediatric
through geriatric) served during the shift of duty in collaboration
with the RN. Is responsible for adhering to standards of nursing
practice and patient care, correct use of supplies/equipment and
maintenance of the surgical suite under the direction of an RN.Role
ExpectationsServes as scrub person during operative procedures
Anticipates surgeon needs Supplies appropriate instruments, suture
and specialty items. Maintains aseptic technique during all sterile
procedures. Assures proper identification and handling of
specimens. Completes all required sponge, sharps and instrument
counts. Follows appropriate action in emergency situations.Provides
patient care Adheres to standards of clinical practice and patient
care appropriate to the age of the patients. Assists in
transfer/positioning of patients. Collaborates with the MD and
circulating nurse to provide care for each patient. Respects the
confidentiality of all information.Corrects use and setup of
supplies and equipment Assures availability and proper functioning
of supplies and equipment. Assembles and adjust equipment. Cleans,
replenishes and sterilizes instruments and supplies as needed.
Participates in the evaluation of new equipment or supplies.
Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room in
readiness of next patient.Demonstrates ability to provide care or
service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and
cultural differences of population served.Demonstrates ability to
provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect
developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
Communicates in a respective manner. Ensures a safe, secure
environment. Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs
of patient/care giver.
Skills:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed:Knowledge of physical,
psychosocial and cognitive developmental needs of population
served. Knowledge of age appropriate outcomes and
interventions.Experience:Preferred Experience1 to 3 years surgical
experience
Education:
Education:Minimum EducationGraduate from an approved Surgical
Technology program or LPN trainingMinimum
License/Certification/RegistrationIf LPN, must be MN
licensedPreferred License/Certification/RegistrationAST
Certification or certification eligible at time of hire
Keywords: Voca, Minneapolis , Surgical Tech, Healthcare , Princeton, Minnesota
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