Surgical Tech Extern- Labor & Delivery

Surgical Tech Extern- Labor & Delivery

Albany, GA

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• Job Number: 34066

• Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

• Address:

417 W 3rd Ave

Albany,

GA

• Postal Code: 31701

• Shift: Variable (United States of America)

• Job Type: PRN/Per Diem

Surgical Tech Extern- Labor & Delivery

Location: Albany, GA Job ID: 34066

Qualifications

• Vocational / Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program (Required)

Work Experience

• 0 - 1 year Surgical Technology Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred Certifications/Licensures:

• Certified Surgical Technologists (CST)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Essential Functions

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST RESPONSIBILITIES

The surgical technologist will prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse.

• Pull cases according to doctor preference cards.
• Maintain and prepare sterile field.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Anticipate needs of surgeon.
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, etc.

CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

CARE PROCESSES

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients.
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
• Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

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