WI3673670

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High School Diploma/GED

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Unspecified

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Works under the direction of a surgeon to
facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical
procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that
equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is
conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. 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. May
include day, evening, night, weekend, holiday, and/or on-call hours.
Report-back time for on-call per department guidelines. Performs other
duties as assigned. Responsibilities \* Handles the instruments,
supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an
understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs
of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure
quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on
vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. \* Assists the surgical team
before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties: \*
Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical
procedures. \* Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with
instruments and supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed for
each procedure \* Assists with patient placement and positioning on the
table. Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure/physician
preference. \* Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and
instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation
and before incision is closed. \* Gowns and gloves surgeon and
assistants. Creates and maintains sterile field. Maintains highest
standard of sterile technique during procedure. \* Passes instruments,
etc. to surgeon during procedure. May sponge operative site, hold
retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped
vessels as directed by surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings. \* Assists
other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each
procedure. Assists in prepping room for the next patient. \*
Participates in department performance improvement activities. \*
Assists in training new personnel. Education and Experience High school
diploma or general education degree (GED) required Graduate of an
CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required OR program
currently participating in accreditation process Certification/Licensure
Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA preferred Certified
Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA required only if program is not
accredited but currently participating in accreditation process.
Approved CPR or\... For full info follow application link.
EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity
employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/00C29D98D1D74A1A