Surg Tech - Ip Surg Tech

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Position Type:
On-site

Job Description

Summary:

*** $20,000 Sign on Bonus Available ***

* Completion of a formal Surgical Technologist Program, or in the last semester of an approved program is REQUIRED
* Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is required within 6 months after graduation Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Full Time, Evening Shift, M-F, NO CALL

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) at Decatur Memoral Hospital functions as a member of surgical team, maintains sterile environment for surgical patients of all ages, ensures availability of case-specific supplies and equipment, and passes instruments and supplies.

• Graduate of a recognized Surgical Technologist program, or in the last semester of an approved program is required.
• National certification and CPR certification are required within 6 months of graduation from recognized program, or within 6 months start date of employment.
• If the employee allows certification to lapse they must re-certify within 3 months from the expiration date or employment can be suspended or terminated.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills for all age groups and populations served.
• Additional training to demonstrate competency will be required for specialty areas/equipment.
• Knowledge of anatomical structures and application skills in tissue handling, retracting, clamping, cutting, suturing, and exposure retracting in either the assistant or scrub role.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Monitors the effectiveness and accuracy of surgical equipment and devices for optimum performance.
• The ability to maintain sustained hand and/or arm position while moving the opposite hand and/or arm.
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Accepts criticism and feedback;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled hours and flexing work schedule to accommodate the needs of the department; unanticipated changes in work pace;
  Works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance;
  Begins working on time;
  Keeps absences within guidelines;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally;
  Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form;
  Exhibits good listening and comprehension;
  Keeps others adequately informed;
  Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations;
  Exhibits tact and consideration;
  Displays positive outlook and pleasant…