Surgical Technologist- Westlake Surgery Center

Position #: 24000ACB
Position: Surgical Technologist- Westlake Surgery Center
UH Facility: Cleveland Medical Center
Shift: Days
Status: Full-time
Work Days of Week: M-F

City: Westlake

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

A Brief Overview

The first level in the Surgical Technologist career ladder

What You Will Do

Provide safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
Provide patient care/function in a primary scrub position.
Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition.
Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field.
Support the operative team, includes following patient care hand off protocol.
Actively participate in the quality improvement process.
Involved in learning and self-improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist program
Certification preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. (Required proficiency)
Use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies. (Required proficiency)
Good communication skills ( proficiency)
Ability to take direction and work in a team environment ( proficiency)
Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies ( proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days (Required)

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

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