ASC Surgical Technologist

Description

Location:

2000 Joseph E Sanker Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45212

NO WEEKENDS, NO EVENINGS, NO HOLIDAYS

We offer competitive pay as well as PTO, holiday pay, and comprehensive benefits package!

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan

The Surgical Technologist is an integral member of the surgical team and provides quality care to our patients. Care is rendered by providing and controlling the sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment required during surgical intervention. The technologist ensures that the instruments and supplies are cleaned, sterilized, and available when needed.

• Assembles supplies and equipment for surgical procedures. Opens sterile supplies and prepares for operative procedures.
• Sets up table, instruments and supplies according to the type of surgical procedure.
• Applies principles of asepsis. Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection techniques.
• Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeon during procedure. Works within established scope of practice.
• Utilizes universal precautions when providing patient care.
• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies according to procedures.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance of rooms, equipment, and furniture.
• Assists with inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Supports and adheres to all company and Surgery Center policies and procedures, Codes of Conduct, Ethics, Compliance, and HIPAA requirements.
• Participates in Best Practices, Quality/Risk Initiatives and other committees to improve patient care.
• Keeps management informed of any malfunctions in instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.
• Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);
  
  immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.

• Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
• Current BLS Certification required.

• Maintains clinical competencies and knowledge and the ability to perform intra-operative care.
• Maintains accountability for customer satisfaction.
• Seeks guidance, direction and assistance when needed.
• Demonstrates dependability and accountability.
• Requires good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Displays willingness to speak up about safety issues or changes in practices to enhance safety.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with patients, physicians, co-workers, and others.
• Ability to make constant/frequent judgment/response to problems.
• Exhibit ability to cope with unpredictable situations, stress and pressure. Can remain calm in emergency situations and manage interactions with emotional patients and/or family members.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 6 months of surgical experience.

• N/A

Carrying Weight Frequency

1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling Frequency

1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1
-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%