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Form of workAbout Steward Health Care
Nearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.
As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.
Steward is among the nation’s largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers.
Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 33 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under supervision of the Circulating Nurse, the Surgical Technologist prepares for scheduled procedures and arranges sterile set up of instrument tables according to established protocol. Assists surgeons by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors and anticipating surgeons’ needs during course of procedure. Cleans operating room and stores equipment and supplies.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Education and Work Experience:
Work requires knowledge of general policies and procedures followed in the Operating Room. Typically acquired through approximately one year of on the job experience necessary in order to acquire necessary familiarity with surgeon preferences, be able to accurately identify large volumes of surgical instruments and supplies, and gain knowledge of unit policies and procedures.
License/Registration/Certification:
CST Preferred
Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.
