UHC – OR Surgical Tech *SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE* (JR23-10085)

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Responsible to provide direct patient care, identifies and meets patient needs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Graduate from a Surgical Technology Program
2. Must be certified surgical technologist (ORT)
3. Must have CPR certification within 90 days of hire
EXPERIENCE:
1. Working knowledge of planning perioperative patient care and transporting the perioperative patient.
2. Five years scrub experience
3. Designed, implemented, and educated staff on two or more in-services

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs technical skills required to prepare for surgical procedures. Assists other perioperative team members in the care of the surgical patient.
2. Prepares sterile filed according to policy.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of sterile draping.
4. Maintains correct sharps, sponges, and instrument count according to policy.
5. Maintains aseptic technique according to standard.
6. Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
7. Assists in maintenance and care of specimens according to policy.
8. Follows OSHA and Universal Precautions as per standard.
9. Sets up using Aseptic Technique.
10. Maintains working knowledge of case cart system and on call responsibilities.
11. Obtain and label physician ordered medications for use on the sterile field under the direct supervision of the RN.
12. Transportation of patient/equipment/supplies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties throughout the work shift.
2. Must be able to lift, move and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.
3. Must be able to read and write legibly in English.
4. Hearing within normal range is required (ie., to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.)
5. Visual acuity must be within normal range.
6. Must be able… For full info follow application link.

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