CVOR Surg Tech- LGH-Full time, Days

About the Role

Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the medical team providing surgical care to patients. They work under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure maximizes patient safety.

Surgical Technologists possess expertise in sterile and aseptic technique, combining knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. They adhere to a culture reflective of best practices for quality and service, maintain a safe patient environment, and contribute to a healthy work environment.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harm.
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG).
• Participates in initiatives resulting from quality indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics.
• Assists RN with patient education as appropriate.
• Promotes and sustains a culture reflective of best practices for service excellence.
• Operationalizes change resulting from evidence-based practice or research.
• Applies service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues.
• Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner.
• Identifies personal contributions to unit-based cascading goals.
• Contributes to processes that support efficient patient flow.
• Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively.
• Engages in professional development as evidenced by self-assessment and attainment of degrees, certifications, and continuing education.
• Contributes to providing a supportive environment conducive to learning for all students from all academic programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)-accredited school of Surgical Technology.

Qualifications

• Required: Certification in Surgical Technology.
• Preferred: Twelve (12) months of experience as a Surgical Technologist.