Vighter, LLC
Surgical Technicians (Surg Tech) - Salt Lake City VA Medical Center
Vighter, LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Title:
Surgical Technician (Surg Tech)Location:
Salt Lake City VA Medical CenterPosition Description
: Vighter is recruiting multiple Surgical Technicians (Surg Techs) to provide OR and patient care support at the George E. Whalen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The OR has 6 rooms providing services for surgical procedures including elective, urgent and emergent cases. The Salt Lake City VA is rated as a complex surgical facility and provides surgical care to Veterans locally and from surrounding states. The OR staff, including surgeons, technicians, nurses, and anesthetists, work together as a team to provide outstanding care for multiple surgical specialties.Surgical technicians are required to be proficient in providing care for all surgical specialties. OR staff are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all care provided to patients in the OR, including proper time out, consent, credentialed staff availability, body positioning, documentation of implants, medication administration, and maintaining sterile environments. OR staff need to be prepared for any surgical intervention necessary and are frequently exposed to occupational hazards.Job Summary
: The Surgical Tech reports directly to the nursing team leader and is responsible for maintaining and keeping the Operating Room before the conduct of surgery. Assists in bringing the patient to and from the Medical Center Preoperative location or wing and handles the preparations before and after surgery.The Surgical Tech provides the full range of operating room technician services within the scope of practice for a variety of operative procedures, and ensures that all JHACO standards for care are met during performance of patient care.Complete and appropriate medical record forms in compliance with VA guidelines and policies on each patient.Reports to:
Project ManagerPrinciple Accountabilities:Maintains and keeps the operating room and ensures everything is running smoothly before the conduct of surgery.Cleanse and disinfect surgical instruments and equipment after surgeries.Prepare surgical instruments and equipment for autoclaving/sterilization per protocol.Maintains and keeps all surgical tools sterile and orderly.Orders and maintains adequate necessary supplies in the Operating Room.Prepares the patient before and after surgery by washing and disinfecting the area for surgery.Prepare necessary equipment and instruments prior to procedure/surgery.Assists in bringing the patient to the Operating Room.Attends to the needs of the patient while inside the Operating Room.Assists the surgeon as requested during the procedure.Assist nursing staff in keeping patients safe during the procedure.Takes care of any specimens obtained for testing following laboratory procedures/protocol.Aids the surgical team and coordinates closely with the doctors, nurses, and laboratory staff.Cleans and disinfects the Operating Room area after each procedure/surgery.Reports any defective equipment and instrument for repair or replacement.Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications:A diploma or certificate of training from a formal program of instruction that focused on Operating Room procedures/processes or Surgical Technician / Surgical Operations.Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) prior to performing any work.Other Qualifications:Shall be a United States Citizen.Shall not have been convicted of a felony.Shall be able to read, write, and speak English.Shall be able to operate a personal computer utilizing Microsoft applications.Experience:A minimum of one-year experience within the last two years working as a full-time Operating Room Technician.Experience must have been obtained while working in a Surgical Center or Hospital Operating Room environment.Physical Requirements:Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day.Must be willing to work overtime if necessary.Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.
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Surgical Technician (Surg Tech)Location:
Salt Lake City VA Medical CenterPosition Description
: Vighter is recruiting multiple Surgical Technicians (Surg Techs) to provide OR and patient care support at the George E. Whalen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The OR has 6 rooms providing services for surgical procedures including elective, urgent and emergent cases. The Salt Lake City VA is rated as a complex surgical facility and provides surgical care to Veterans locally and from surrounding states. The OR staff, including surgeons, technicians, nurses, and anesthetists, work together as a team to provide outstanding care for multiple surgical specialties.Surgical technicians are required to be proficient in providing care for all surgical specialties. OR staff are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all care provided to patients in the OR, including proper time out, consent, credentialed staff availability, body positioning, documentation of implants, medication administration, and maintaining sterile environments. OR staff need to be prepared for any surgical intervention necessary and are frequently exposed to occupational hazards.Job Summary
: The Surgical Tech reports directly to the nursing team leader and is responsible for maintaining and keeping the Operating Room before the conduct of surgery. Assists in bringing the patient to and from the Medical Center Preoperative location or wing and handles the preparations before and after surgery.The Surgical Tech provides the full range of operating room technician services within the scope of practice for a variety of operative procedures, and ensures that all JHACO standards for care are met during performance of patient care.Complete and appropriate medical record forms in compliance with VA guidelines and policies on each patient.Reports to:
Project ManagerPrinciple Accountabilities:Maintains and keeps the operating room and ensures everything is running smoothly before the conduct of surgery.Cleanse and disinfect surgical instruments and equipment after surgeries.Prepare surgical instruments and equipment for autoclaving/sterilization per protocol.Maintains and keeps all surgical tools sterile and orderly.Orders and maintains adequate necessary supplies in the Operating Room.Prepares the patient before and after surgery by washing and disinfecting the area for surgery.Prepare necessary equipment and instruments prior to procedure/surgery.Assists in bringing the patient to the Operating Room.Attends to the needs of the patient while inside the Operating Room.Assists the surgeon as requested during the procedure.Assist nursing staff in keeping patients safe during the procedure.Takes care of any specimens obtained for testing following laboratory procedures/protocol.Aids the surgical team and coordinates closely with the doctors, nurses, and laboratory staff.Cleans and disinfects the Operating Room area after each procedure/surgery.Reports any defective equipment and instrument for repair or replacement.Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications:A diploma or certificate of training from a formal program of instruction that focused on Operating Room procedures/processes or Surgical Technician / Surgical Operations.Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) prior to performing any work.Other Qualifications:Shall be a United States Citizen.Shall not have been convicted of a felony.Shall be able to read, write, and speak English.Shall be able to operate a personal computer utilizing Microsoft applications.Experience:A minimum of one-year experience within the last two years working as a full-time Operating Room Technician.Experience must have been obtained while working in a Surgical Center or Hospital Operating Room environment.Physical Requirements:Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day.Must be willing to work overtime if necessary.Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.
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