What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician position at The Ambulatory Surgery Center at St. Mary?
Seeking Part Time- 3 Days a Week Surgical Technician
Must be proficient in multiple specialties - experience in Ophthalmology preferred.
Hours of Operation are Monday thru Friday 7 AM to 3:30 PM. NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS!
Medical, dental and vision benefits available.
401k eligible after 6 months of employment.
JOB SUMMARY
Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Reports To: Director of Nursing
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 2 years work experience as a surgical technician.
- BLS required
- Certification preferred
OCCUPATIONALEXPOSURE
Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
* Implements care in a knowledgeable, skilled, consistent manner in reaching the desired patient outcomes through collaborating with the surgical team.
* Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available center resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies.
* Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events.
- Demonstrates understanding of regulatory issues.
- Follows employee safety policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates fiscal responsibilities.
- Works as part of a team in delivering patient care.
- Maintains BLS certification as required.
- Supports Sterile Processing as needed.
- Attends all mandatory in-services and participates in staff meetings.
- Completes all mandatory education assigned within the allotted time frame.
- Remains flexible, adaptive and able to accept and implement new ideas and approaches.
- Treats all patients equally adopting the centers Patient Rights policy.
- Work areas must be kept neat and clutter free.
- Willingness to assist with other duties when asked.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.