Certified Surgical Tech- Per Diem- Ten Mile Surgery Center

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* Employment Type:

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* Part time

** Shift:*
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* Description:

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* ** Purpose*
* The Surgical Technologist (certified or licensed) serves as a member of the surgical team, responds to patient needs, prepares / maintains resources (e.g., equipment, instruments, supplies) & provides safe, quality health care services & / or assistance for surgical procedures in accordance with level of experience, education, policies / procedures / protocols & standards.

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Note:

"patients" refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customer_  _s, members_

** Essential Functions*
* ** Our Trinity Health Culture**  **:
** Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

** Work Focus**  **:
** Performs clinical care activities (direct or indirect) for patients within the "scope of practice" laws & training received;
Cares for patients safely by assisting in clinical care services or engaging in administrative activities (e.g., maintaining records or supplies) that enhance or improve coordination, preparation & flow of the care experience.

** Process*
* ** Focus**  **:
** Knows, understands & incorporates basic or essential area of practice (document, coordinate, communicate) & training standards.

** Communication:
** Uses clear, effective, respectful language & communication methods / means.

** Environment:
** Performs work in a safe, engaging, collaborative & supportive manner;
Influences the responsible use of resources;
Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others.

** Maintains a working knowledge
** of applicable federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

** Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)*
* Tech / Support III - skilled **:
** Licensed or certified role (direct healthcare) that supports the total peri-operative process;
Provides intra-operative patient care to patients as directed by the Director of Nursing / Medical Director / Quality Committee(s);
Anticipates surgeon's needs in the use of medical supplies, instrumentation & equipment availability & readiness;
Maintains a safe & clean operating room suite;
Assists & / or ensures documentation & detailed records are kept;
Performs essential duties & techniques appropriate to role / function / procedure;
Participates in quality improvement processes;
May serve as a resource (lead), role model & / or mentor.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* High School diploma or GED;
Current certification from accredited Surgical Technology program;
At least one (1) year experience in a health care or military medical setting;
Meets requirements for applicable state(s) of engagement.

** Additional*
* ** Qualifications**   **(nice to have)*
* ** Physical & Mental Requirements &*
* ** Working Conditions (General Summary)*
* ** Direct Healthcare Services / Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:*
* + Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight, touch, sound& /or smell. Occasional

+ Exposure to fumes, odors,dusts, mists & gases, biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.).  Occasional

+ Exposure to or subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions.  Occasional

+ Exposure to interruptions, shifting priorities& stressful situations.  Occasional

+ Ability to follow tasks through to completion, understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts, remember multiple tasks & regimens overlong periodsof time & work on concurrent tasks / projects.  Frequent

+ Ability to read small print, hear sounds & voice / speech patterns, give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person& /or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with some background noise.  Frequent

+ Perform manual dexterity activities& / or grasping / handling.  Frequent

+ Ability to climb, kneel,crouch & /oroperatefoot controls.  Occasional

+ Use a…