Surgical Technologist- Ahuja OR

Position #: 240001PH
Position: Surgical Technologist- Ahuja OR
UH Facility: Ahuja Medical Center
Shift: Variable
Status: Full-time
Work Days of Week: Variable

City: Beachwood

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

Sign-on Bonus of $3k for 1+ years of external Surg Tech experience

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 and takes responsibility for precepting others in the scrub role.
Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures and serve as resource in an area of expertise.
Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition, and demonstrate ability to operate service specific equipment.
Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field and adheres to patient safety expectations.
Support the operative team, includes following patient care hand off protocol, or standards, protocols and policies in collaboration with a RN/ACN.
Actively participate in the quality improvement process.
Involved in learning, self-improvement and performs as a knowledge expert and resource person for the service line.

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

Graduated Accredited Surg Tech Program

Certifications

Certified Surg Tech preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Expert knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures in a defined specialty (Required proficiency)
Meets Surgical Technologist II promotional/maintenance requirements (Required proficiency)
Good communication skills. ( proficiency)
Ability to 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)

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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