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Surgical Technologist | Temporary | OR

Monument Health
  • Rapid City, South Dakota
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

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    Job Summary

    It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Surgical Technician at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

    As a Surgical Technologist, you will function as a member of the surgery team in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery. You will handle the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. As a Surgical Technologist at Monument Health, you understand the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon. You have the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly maintain the sterile field.

    Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

    Job Description

    Essential Functions:
    • Performs interventions, skills, and procedures consistent with accepted standards of surgical practice, policies and procedures in the surgical suite. These include, but are not limited to: preparing the Operating Room to include necessary supplies and equipment as indicated by the patient's status; providing appropriate safety and comfort measures to the patient; providing proper patient transfer and positioning; assuring maintenance of asepsis and sterile field; assuring well-being of patient including fluid balance and skin integrity; competency in equipment, supplies and their usage; investigating unfamiliar procedures, techniques, and medications; demonstrating organizational ability by using time, equipment, and personnel effectively; knowing and performing correct sterilization procedures; assuring minimal time loss between cases; utilizing physician preference cards.
    • Handles unanticipated events and crisis situations in a professional manner. Is alert to potential problems and notifies appropriate individuals as necessary.
    • Performs the technical procedures necessary for job responsibilities in a safe, effective, efficient, legal and professional manner. Is responsible for own education, personal growth and development. Takes timely action & appropriately plans for cases with consideration of individual needs.
    • Utilizes organizational assets appropriately which includes supplies, equipment, time and property. Manages room and supplies to promote use of only items needed in case and questions waste.
    • Establishes, maintains, and monitors the surgical environment to ensure that the potential for infection is reduced by proper sterilization, decontamination, and disinfection procedures.
    • Willing to assist in other roles to keep costs down and quality high.
    • Consistently performs appropriate counts per OR policy as evidenced by observation/chart review.
    • Support the Institution by operating in an efficient and cost-effective manner while projecting a positive image to the community.
    • Supports process improvement by addressing situations that are of concern and follows through with appropriate intervention.
    • The Surgical Technologist ensures that all required elements are in place for efficient completion of any and all procedures.
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Additional Requirements

    Required

    Rapid City & Spearfish Markets:

    Education - Associate in a Healthcare related field OR the following certification

    Certification - Surgical Technician Certificate from an accredited program

    Rapid City Market CV Team:

    Education - Associate in a Healthcare related field OR the following certification

    Certification - Surgical Technician Certificate from an accredited program

    Work Experience - 2+ years cardiovascular experience

    Preferred

    Work Experience - 1+ years of Surgical Technologist Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience

    Certification - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Association of Surgical Technologies (AST); or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Nation Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

    Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

    Job Category

    Nursing

    Job Family

    Surgical Services

    Department

    RCH Surgical Services10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.


    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    0


    Employee Type

    Regular

    Make a difference.  Every day.

    Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRapid City, South Dakota

    Skills

    • Asepsisunmatched
    • Environmental Monitoringunmatched
    • Groundskeepingunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Medicationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Philosophyunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Sterilizationunmatched
    • Surgical Proceduresunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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