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The Surgical Technologist addresses the readiness of surgical instruments/equipment in the Operating Suite. They are responsible for collaborating with surgeons, RN's, and other preoperative staff to ensure a successful patient outcome.
Required Behaviors:
• As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.
• As a member of Peri-operative Services, we will seek to anticipate the needs of our surgeons, anesthesia, patients and peers. Thoughtful Anticipation is the key attitude that we strive to achieve in all our interactions. We will use this value to create a positive, helpful and supportive place for our patients to receive care.
Required Qualifications:
• Certification as Scrub Technician
• Experience as Scrub Technologist
• Knowledge of General, Ortho, Gyn, OB cases
• BLS Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associates Degree
• Knowledge of Neuro, Spinal, Urology, and Vascular cases
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare, organize, and maintain supplies for surgical cases
• Assist with inventory management and managing supplies in Peri-Operative Services
• Maintains Sterile Technique
• Organizes equipment, supplies and drapes in preparation for procedure
• Labels medications and solutions used on the field
• Returns OR to ready status after each case
• Communicates effectively with all members of the surgical team
• Anticipates needs of the Surgeon
• Reports any and all breaks in Sterile technique
• Assembles Case Carts as needed
• Follows the direction of the surgeon, RN, Charge nurse
• Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work:
Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
• Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:
• All Peri-operative Services jobs may place heavy physical demands on the employee. The amount of time that the employee is exposed to these demands will fluctuate, as there are uncontrollable variables inherent in healthcare i.e.; patient's height and weight, patient's level of cooperation and strength, specific clinical needs, etc.
Physical Activities:
• All Peri-operative Services jobs may require lifting/pushing/pulling varying weights, (may exceed 200 pounds)
• Activities may include intermittent or prolonged: standing, walking, sitting, talking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with arms
• Repetitive motions may also be required, such as: wrist/hand movements, grasping, and finger dexterity (as in typing, writing, faxing, filing papers, etc.)
Work Environment:
• The job requires the risk of exposure to the following environmental conditions: hazardous chemicals, anesthetic agents, body fluids and waste, blood borne diseases, infectious and contagious diseases, risk of electrical/mechanical shock, risk of burns and cuts
• Exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements, (i.e. accidents, injuries and severe illnesses)
• The noise level may vary from very quiet to very loud
Sensory Requirements:
The employee will need to be able to hear:
• Alarms on equipment, fire alarms, and overhead announcements
• Patient/family verbal discussions
• Instructions and feedback from other healthcare providers
The employee will need to be able to see:
• Focus on close-up and distant objects, distinguish colors, and have intact: peripheral vision and depth perception
San Juan Regional Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The Surgical Technologist addresses the readiness of surgical instruments/equipment in the Operating Suite. They are responsible for collaborating with surgeons, RN's, and other preoperative staff to ensure a successful patient outcome.
Required Behaviors:
• As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.
• As a member of Peri-operative Services, we will seek to anticipate the needs of our surgeons, anesthesia, patients and peers. Thoughtful Anticipation is the key attitude that we strive to achieve in all our interactions. We will use this value to create a positive, helpful and supportive place for our patients to receive care.
Required Qualifications:
• Certification as Scrub Technician
• Experience as Scrub Technologist
• Knowledge of General, Ortho, Gyn, OB cases
• BLS Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associates Degree
• Knowledge of Neuro, Spinal, Urology, and Vascular cases
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare, organize, and maintain supplies for surgical cases
• Assist with inventory management and managing supplies in Peri-Operative Services
• Maintains Sterile Technique
• Organizes equipment, supplies and drapes in preparation for procedure
• Labels medications and solutions used on the field
• Returns OR to ready status after each case
• Communicates effectively with all members of the surgical team
• Anticipates needs of the Surgeon
• Reports any and all breaks in Sterile technique
• Assembles Case Carts as needed
• Follows the direction of the surgeon, RN, Charge nurse
• Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work:
Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
• Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:
• All Peri-operative Services jobs may place heavy physical demands on the employee. The amount of time that the employee is exposed to these demands will fluctuate, as there are uncontrollable variables inherent in healthcare i.e.; patient's height and weight, patient's level of cooperation and strength, specific clinical needs, etc.
Physical Activities:
• All Peri-operative Services jobs may require lifting/pushing/pulling varying weights, (may exceed 200 pounds)
• Activities may include intermittent or prolonged: standing, walking, sitting, talking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with arms
• Repetitive motions may also be required, such as: wrist/hand movements, grasping, and finger dexterity (as in typing, writing, faxing, filing papers, etc.)
Work Environment:
• The job requires the risk of exposure to the following environmental conditions: hazardous chemicals, anesthetic agents, body fluids and waste, blood borne diseases, infectious and contagious diseases, risk of electrical/mechanical shock, risk of burns and cuts
• Exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements, (i.e. accidents, injuries and severe illnesses)
• The noise level may vary from very quiet to very loud
Sensory Requirements:
The employee will need to be able to hear:
• Alarms on equipment, fire alarms, and overhead announcements
• Patient/family verbal discussions
• Instructions and feedback from other healthcare providers
The employee will need to be able to see:
• Focus on close-up and distant objects, distinguish colors, and have intact: peripheral vision and depth perception
San Juan Regional Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
