What are the responsibilities and job description for the SURGICAL TECH position at Forrest Health?
Functions within the sterile field and provides reliable assistance to the members of the team including nurses, manager, and physician. Prepares the operating room for surgery and assists during surgical procedures. Sets up instruments for and assists during vaginal deliveries, suction curettage, and consults. Obtains necessary equipment and supplies and stocks rooms. Assists with the after care of equipment and supplies. Accountable to the Patient Care Manager. Perform other job duties as assigned.
Performance Expectations
Education/Skills:
Prior experience as an operating room technician preferred.
Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE
Required
Mental Demands:
Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely,
demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.
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Performance Expectations
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
- Demonstrates thorough, concise and timely documentation, shift reports and verbal communication. Communicates pertinent patient information to all health care team members.
- Maintains own clinical skills staying current in skills, equipment and certifications including, but not limited to: Infant security system, Baby Friendly Initiative, and Family Centered Care.
- Communicates effectively with others in an appropriate and timely manner. Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.e. customer service, safety and compliance standards.
Education/Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate’s Degree from a Surgical Technologist accredited program or on-the-job training with a minimum of five years of documented experience required
Prior experience as an operating room technician preferred.
Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE
- None
- Basic Life Support
Required
Mental Demands:
Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely,
demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.
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