Surgical Technologist **New Grads Welcome**
Company: Rivers Edge Hospital
Location: Saint Peter
Posted on: October 18, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
Position Title: Surgical Technologist **New Grads
Welcome**Location: Saint Peter, MNEmployement Type: Non-ExemptBase
Pay: $29.30 - $38.27 / HourDescription: The CST, under the guidance
of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of
the patients who come under his or her care. Included in this
assignment is the responsibility of processing instruments for
sterilization for a variety of departments. He/she also assists
with procedures performed in all areas of Surgical Services under
the guidance of Registered Nursing staff. Takes OR call.Areas of
Responsibility: Patient CareRecognizes and reports relevant patient
data to assure that pre, intra, and post-operative needs are met
within scope of care.Anticipates needs of surgeon to provide
quality patient care.Able to perform in crises or complex
situations, promptly grasping situation and performing
role.Recognizes and recommends when changes in policy and procedure
need to be made to assure quality care.Keeps current in areas of
responsibility, safety, C.Q.I., and surgeon preferences.Contributes
of knowledge to staff by giving in-services and reporting on new
developments in areas of job responsibility. SkillsDemonstrates
knowledge of aseptic techniques, familiarity with surgical
instrumentation and equipment, and the principles of microbiology
as they pertain to the containment of contamination and the
sterilization/disinfection process.Demonstrate proper handling
specimens to circulating nurse.Assists with preparing, processing
and providing functioning supplies, equipment, and linen for areas
and procedures assigned.Anticipates and provides supplies
consistently in a timely fashion.Assists with the research, input
and evaluation of new equipment and supplies.Assist with preference
card updates and prepare case carts.Unit CoordinationAssists in
staff scheduling, taking on-call hours and flexing hours as
needed.Participates willingly in the orientation of new staff and
evaluating their readiness for independent functioning.Assists in
evaluating the work performance of other staff by providing
objective feedback to the supervisor.Able to coordinate work in
surgery.Assists in transfer of patients in assigned areas, as
needed.Seeks opportunity to assist other staff as needed.
Contribute to teamwork and spirit.Work HabitsAdheres to the Bill of
Rights, Vulnerability and Confidentiality policies.Treats patients
and all others with courtesy and respect.Strives to welcome, be
helpful and make a positive impact in everyone's hospital
experience using AIDET.Attends continuing education, reads
literature and attends staff meetings (70% mandatory).Assist
River's Edge Hospital & Clinic to maintain compliance.Refers to
Policy and Procedure Manual found in PolicyStat.Does not abuse sick
time and work break policies. Comes to work prepared to meet the
daily needs of the patient and the work load.Requirements: Graduate
of an accredited school of surgical technologyPossesses a current
certification. Holds a current American Heart Association (AHA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Experience in inventory and
materials control.Communicates and works effectively with
people.Physical and mental health with emotional stability and
maturity. Physical health includes: being able to stand for long
periods of time and lifting.Sincere interest and a sense of
responsibility in patient care. Experience in processing of sterile
instruments.Summary: We have full-time (80 hours per two weeks)
position available in our Surgical Services department. Primarily
day shifts with rotating start times. On-call hours during the
evenings, weekends, and holidays are required. **Willing to train
new graduates**Employees at River's Edge Hospital enjoy a
traditional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision,
and life insurance. Other benefits include:Paid HolidaysNational
Certification BonusPERA Public Retirement Association of
Minnesota,, defined pension benefit plan, 457 Retirement
plansEmployer paid parental leaveFlexible Spending & Health Savings
AccountsEmployee referral bonusLongevity BonusVoluntary accident,
critical illness and hospital indemnityEmployer paid short term
disabilityClothing AllowanceTuition reimbursement and Student Loan
ForgivenessFree membership to LiveWell Fitness CenterCompensation
details: 29.3-38.27 Hourly WagePIfeb28de288ea-25660-34445140
Keywords: Rivers Edge Hospital, Minneapolis , Surgical Technologist **New Grads Welcome**, Healthcare , Saint Peter, Minnesota
Click
here to apply!
|