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Surgical Technologist- Parma OR

University Hospitals, Parma, Ohio, United States

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Job Description - Surgical Technologist- Parma OR (250002GY)

Overview Surgical Technologist- Parma OR - ( 250002GY )

Join Our Team at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center OR Team

We’re looking for dedicated Surgical Technology professionals to join our team.

What We Offer $5k sign-on bonus

for external candidates with 1+ years of experience and a

$2,500 sign-on bonus

for new grad techs.

Competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, flexible work schedules, and retirement plans

What You Will Do

Provide safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

Provide patient care/function in a primary scrub position and takes responsibility for precepting others in the scrub role.

Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures and serve as resource in an area of expertise.

Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition, and demonstrate ability to operate service specific equipment.

Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field and adheres to patient safety expectations.

Support the operative team, includes following patient care hand off protocol, or standards, protocols and policies in collaboration with a RN/ACN.

Actively participate in the quality improvement process.

Involved in learning, self-improvement and performs as a knowledge expert and resource person for the service line.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Hours of Operation Hours of Operation: M-F choice of 5 (8)s or 4(10)s plus cal. In a 6 week schedule, call is 4-5 weeknights and 1-2 24 hour weekend shifts. Must report to the hospital w/in 30 minutes for call.

Education

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program (Required)

Certification preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Expert knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures in a defined specialty (Required proficiency)

Meets Surgical Technologist II promotional/maintenance requirements (Required proficiency)

Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies.

Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) ( within 90 Days)

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