Convent Hospital
Job Summary:
The starting rate for this position is: $21.98
Rate
of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.
At the time of an offer,
determination
of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position. *signing bonus eligible to new hires only JOB SUMMARY Per the standards of the Association of Surgical
Technologist
surgical
technologist
work under the direct supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
The ST is responsible for ensuring the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
The ST handles instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. The technologist has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
Duties
of the technologist include, but are not limited to: checking supplies and equipment needed for a procedure; scrubs, gowns and gloves self, surgeon and assistants; performs appropriate counts with
circulator
prior to the
operating
and before the incision is closed; assists in draping the sterile field; passes instruments to the surgeon during the procedure; maintains the highest standard of sterile technique; assists with terminal cleaning of room; cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization and assist in prepping the surgical suite for the next patient.
The ST is also responsible for working with new employees and students and
help
train them in the ST role. The ST is not permitted to function in the circulating nurse roll, first assistant roll and is restricted from administering medications and completing patient records. Duties of the technologist include, but are not limited to: checking
supplies and equipment needed for a procedure; scrubs , gowns and gloves self, surgeon and assistants; performs
appropriate counts with
circulator
prior to the
operating
and before the incision is closed; assists
in draping the sterile field; passes
instruments to the surgeon during the procedure; maintains
the highest standard of sterile technique; assists
with terminal cleaning of
room ; leans
and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization assist
in prepping the surgical suite for the next patient The Scrub Tech is also responsible for working with new employees and students and
help
train them in the Scrub Tech role.
JOB REQUIREMENTS Trade or Technical School (Certificate or Diploma)
Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Experience: At least one year
previous
experience preferred
Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values: Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
Comp Range: $22.63 - $33.94
of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.
At the time of an offer,
determination
of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position. *signing bonus eligible to new hires only JOB SUMMARY Per the standards of the Association of Surgical
Technologist
surgical
technologist
work under the direct supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
The ST is responsible for ensuring the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
The ST handles instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. The technologist has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
Duties
of the technologist include, but are not limited to: checking supplies and equipment needed for a procedure; scrubs, gowns and gloves self, surgeon and assistants; performs appropriate counts with
circulator
prior to the
operating
and before the incision is closed; assists in draping the sterile field; passes instruments to the surgeon during the procedure; maintains the highest standard of sterile technique; assists with terminal cleaning of room; cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization and assist in prepping the surgical suite for the next patient.
The ST is also responsible for working with new employees and students and
help
train them in the ST role. The ST is not permitted to function in the circulating nurse roll, first assistant roll and is restricted from administering medications and completing patient records. Duties of the technologist include, but are not limited to: checking
supplies and equipment needed for a procedure; scrubs , gowns and gloves self, surgeon and assistants; performs
appropriate counts with
circulator
prior to the
operating
and before the incision is closed; assists
in draping the sterile field; passes
instruments to the surgeon during the procedure; maintains
the highest standard of sterile technique; assists
with terminal cleaning of
room ; leans
and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization assist
in prepping the surgical suite for the next patient The Scrub Tech is also responsible for working with new employees and students and
help
train them in the Scrub Tech role.
JOB REQUIREMENTS Trade or Technical School (Certificate or Diploma)
Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Experience: At least one year
previous
experience preferred
Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values: Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
Comp Range: $22.63 - $33.94