UnityPoint Health
Surgical Technician - Surgery - Grinnell - Full Time
UnityPoint Health, Grinnell, Iowa, United States, 50177
Overview
Under the supervision of a licensed perioperative RN, provides patient care in the operative setting to include technical services and support for patients.*** $7,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL NEW HIRES ***Why UnityPoint Health?Commitment to our Team -
We've been named a 'Top Place to Work in Healthcare' for Third Consecutive Year' by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.Culture -
At UnityPoint Health,
you
Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.Benefits -
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment
- We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development
- We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement
- Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/Responsibilities
Key Accountability
* Utilizes critical thinking in performance of job duties and maintains proficiency relating to surgical technology.
* Scrubs independently on complicated surgical procedures in all specialties.
* Coordinates activities with registered nurses and other coworkers in planning and implementing care within hospital policies and legal limitations.
* Prepares the operating room for the arrival of surgical patients, assembles equipment, supplies, and instruments for surgical procedures according to preference cards and type of procedure.
* Assists the perioperative nurse with the provision of nursing care in assigned area following current GRMC policies and procedures and regulatory or accrediting standards. .
* Responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile field. Uses aseptic technique to arrange instruments and supplies. Performs instrument, sponge, and sharp counts.
* Demonstrates correct technique in handling of instruments, sutures, specimens, and medications.
* Learns & maintains knowledge of robotic system, instrumentation, & disposable products.
* Uses teamwork approach in achieving efficient set up, procedure & turn over times.
* Consistently delivers high quality care demonstrating surgical technology knowledge and skills in the operating room in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care.
* Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and patient experience by striving to exceed customer expectations
* Balances team and individual responsibilities; is open and objective to other's views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests.
* Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
* Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
* Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
* Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
* Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other's views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.
* Performs on call duties for emergency surgeries after hours and on weekends on a rotating basis. Responds according to policy.Departmental Support
* Performs routine cleaning on equipment.
* Assists in department cleaning and storing/restocking of supplies and linen.
* Assists in OR room turnover, including opening sterile supplies and instruments.
* Performs tasks as delegated by OR team members.
* Assists with maintenance and sterilization of instruments and equipment as per manufacturer's instructions for use.
Qualifications
Education:
* High school graduate or GED equivalent.
* Graduate of approved surgical technology course, eligible for certification.Experience:
* Previous scrubbing experience preferredLicense(s)/Certification(s):
* Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
* Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
* Certified Surgical Technologist preferred#DMFD123Area of Interest:
Allied Health;FTE/Hours per pay period:
1.0;Department:
Operating Room;Shift:
Mon-Fri Days, Rotating Call;Job ID:
154588;
Under the supervision of a licensed perioperative RN, provides patient care in the operative setting to include technical services and support for patients.*** $7,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL NEW HIRES ***Why UnityPoint Health?Commitment to our Team -
We've been named a 'Top Place to Work in Healthcare' for Third Consecutive Year' by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.Culture -
At UnityPoint Health,
you
Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.Benefits -
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment
- We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development
- We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement
- Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/Responsibilities
Key Accountability
* Utilizes critical thinking in performance of job duties and maintains proficiency relating to surgical technology.
* Scrubs independently on complicated surgical procedures in all specialties.
* Coordinates activities with registered nurses and other coworkers in planning and implementing care within hospital policies and legal limitations.
* Prepares the operating room for the arrival of surgical patients, assembles equipment, supplies, and instruments for surgical procedures according to preference cards and type of procedure.
* Assists the perioperative nurse with the provision of nursing care in assigned area following current GRMC policies and procedures and regulatory or accrediting standards. .
* Responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile field. Uses aseptic technique to arrange instruments and supplies. Performs instrument, sponge, and sharp counts.
* Demonstrates correct technique in handling of instruments, sutures, specimens, and medications.
* Learns & maintains knowledge of robotic system, instrumentation, & disposable products.
* Uses teamwork approach in achieving efficient set up, procedure & turn over times.
* Consistently delivers high quality care demonstrating surgical technology knowledge and skills in the operating room in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care.
* Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and patient experience by striving to exceed customer expectations
* Balances team and individual responsibilities; is open and objective to other's views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests.
* Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
* Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
* Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
* Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
* Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other's views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.
* Performs on call duties for emergency surgeries after hours and on weekends on a rotating basis. Responds according to policy.Departmental Support
* Performs routine cleaning on equipment.
* Assists in department cleaning and storing/restocking of supplies and linen.
* Assists in OR room turnover, including opening sterile supplies and instruments.
* Performs tasks as delegated by OR team members.
* Assists with maintenance and sterilization of instruments and equipment as per manufacturer's instructions for use.
Qualifications
Education:
* High school graduate or GED equivalent.
* Graduate of approved surgical technology course, eligible for certification.Experience:
* Previous scrubbing experience preferredLicense(s)/Certification(s):
* Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
* Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
* Certified Surgical Technologist preferred#DMFD123Area of Interest:
Allied Health;FTE/Hours per pay period:
1.0;Department:
Operating Room;Shift:
Mon-Fri Days, Rotating Call;Job ID:
154588;