What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech position at Piedmont Medical Center?
Overview
Who We Are
We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.
Our Story
We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many 'firsts' in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.
Our Impact Today
Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.
Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.
Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.
Job Summary
Assists physician during procedures. Ensures endoscopic suite is adequately prepared for the procedures. Ensures all instruments are cleaned and sterilized and functioning properly. Participates in department staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates patient needs appropriately. Identifies deviations from the norm. Prioritizes problems in accordance with data.
- Standards of care initiated in accordance with unit standards. Appropriate resources identified and utilized in accordance with unit guidelines. Decisions made within scope of practice.
- Possess basic knowledge of policies and procedures. Demonstrates solid clinical knowledge base and safe clinical skills. Recognizes and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition. Effective time management.
- Evaluates and modifies care based on patient response. Evaluates and modifies standards of care based on achieved patient outcomes. Adapts procedures to be age-specific.
- Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum Education: Some college or vocational training required.
- Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:
- American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire.
- A person may not practice Surgical Technology in a healthcare facility unless the person meets one of the following requirements:
- Is currently certified with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR
- Is a new graduate from an accredited education program for Surgical Technology. A new graduate may practice for up to three months before completing certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), NBSTSA certification is required within 90 days of employment. OR
- Is a person who has completed an appropriate training program for Surgical Technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard or in the United States Public Health Service. OR
- Is a person provides evidence that they were employed to practice Surgical Technology in a health care facility in South Carolina prior to January 1, 2008.
Preferred:
- Experience: Up to 1 to 2 years of job-related experience is preferred.
Organization Description
Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do.
As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.