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International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis

Surgical Technologist

International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Ladys Island, South Carolina, United States, 29907

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Description: Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists the physician performing a surgical procedure by establishing and maintaining a sterile field in the O.R., setting up equipment, scrubbing in, handing instruments and supplies to surgeon. Assists the surgical team by preparing patient for transport out of O.R. and cleaning O.R.

Qualifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Active unencumbered Surgical Technologist Oregon state license

Graduate from a fully accredited Surgical Technologist program

Two years of work experience as a Surgical Technologist in an acute care hospital setting

One year of EMR experience

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.

Participates in relevant continuing education programs.

Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.

Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.

A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.

Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

Ability to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language

Functions appropriately in a crisis/emergency situation

Requirements:

COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY. With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.

Responsibilities: Functions as a scrub tech before, during, and after surgical procedures, performing duties that include, but are not limited to:

Establishing and maintaining a sterile field

Procedure-specific preparation and instrument/equipment set-up; ensuring all equipment and supplies are available/at hand

Handing off instruments/supplies to surgeon

Management of medications on the sterile field

Operation of laser and Management of chest and wound drainage

Management of anatomical and body fluid specimens

Care of staples/sutures

Surgical instrument and supply counts

Applying dressings

Assisting with preparations for transport of patient out of O.R.

Assisting the team with cleaning and set up of O.R. in preparation for next case

Must be able to take call nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis; must be within 20 minute travel time to hospital

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