Surgical Technician- Ambulatory Surgery Care Center (ASTC)

Beloit Memorial Hospital is hiring a Surgical Technician for our NorthPointe Ambulatory Surgery Center in Roscoe, IL.

• Shift:1st
• Schedule:7a-5:30p
• Hours per week: 32 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: NorthPointe Ambulatory Surgery Care Center
  
  

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technician at the NorthPointe Ambulatory Surgery Center is responsible for the scrub role during surgical procedures. This involves setting up and taking down the appropriate equipment and instrumentation, anticipating surgeon needs, and assisting with cleanup and turnover activities. The Surgical Technician will:

• Apply specialty knowledge to patient care situations.
• Maintain knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to assigned procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for being knowledgeable of all surgical procedures and equipment/instruments required.
• Set up and maintain instrument table in an organized, neat manner.
• Observe and anticipate surgeons' needs.
• Count needles, sponges, and instruments per policy using protective devices for disposal.
• Maintain patient safety at all times and strictly adhere to infection control policies including blood borne pathogen precautions and aseptic techniques.
• Participate in room set up, pre-procedure preparation, draping, and room turnover independently.
• Ability to maintain control, reacting calmly, efficiently and professionally in emergency situations.
• Properly handle specimens, labeling properly on field and communicating to circulating nurse identifying information.
• Perform unit specific duties according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Take call and responds to emergency or unusual situations as required. May require working irregular hours.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Successful completion of a Surgical Technician program, or equivalent experience and training.
• Certification preferred.
• BLS within 3 months of hire.
• This position will primarily support cases in Orthopedics and Ophthalmology. Previous experience in these areas is strongly preferred.
• Must wear PPE (personal protective equipment) such as gloves, mask, gown, goggles, as per protocol and policy.
• Adhere to established hospital and nursing department policies, rules, and regulations.
• Involves physical effort that includes walking, sitting, twisting, reaching, standing at long intervals.
• Fine finger movements in the use of hands involves handling surgical instruments, gripping and assisting the physician with surgical needs.
• Requires the ability to see and hear at a level enough to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
  
  

Reports to Registered Nurse, Surgical Services Director, Clinical Manager, Charge RN as assigned.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The mission of Beloit Health System, Inc. is to be the leader in regional health and wellness services that delivers high quality value and satisfaction to our patients and communities we serve.

Beloit Health System requires the employee to maintain integrity as a fully engaged employee. Each employee will perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services and patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.

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