UHC – OR Surgical Tech (JR24-37960)

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Provides intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure.

If hired prior to 2/1/2024:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification
OR Completion of summer surgical tech extern program AND surgical technologist certification required within 90 days of hire.
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Two years of Surgical Technology experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1. Advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred.

If Hired on or after 2/1/2024:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification
OR Completion of summer surgical tech extern program AND surgical technologist certification
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Four years of Surgical Technology experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1. Advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred.

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 all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR.
2. Assists the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field.
3. Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines.
4. Assists with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.
5. Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure.
6. Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients to include assisting the surgical team by holding retractors and position of operative limb under direction of surgeon
7. Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards.
8. Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
9. Monitors inventory; orders; and restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment.
10. Removes out-of-date items and discards… For full info follow application link.

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