Surgical Tech

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care: Participates in and supports surgical procedures including assistance with and setup of surgical equipment, instruments and supplies. Demonstrates basic understanding of surgical procedures in which one participates, including knowledge of surgical technology and the ability to appropriately respond to planned and unplanned events. Reviews surgery plan to prepare for procedure, focusing on the cost-effective provision of supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care.
  
  Utilizes surgical plan as the resource for opening or holding on necessary implants/supplies, with knowledge of resources to utilize for questions. Follows best practices and procedures in the provision of safe surgical patient care, escalating any potential patient and employee safety issues.

• Leadership & Development: Engages in safety culture with active participation in patient safety huddles. Demonstrates openness to coaching and mentoring from others. Active engagement in shared governance activities, unit recycling opportunities, and participation with unit process improvement activities. Engages in professional development to promote safe patient care.

• Collaboration: Uses shared decision making, engaging in multidisciplinary team process and actively participating in effective problem solving, collegial learning and pursuit of best practices. Knowledge of patient situational awareness and of escalation plan. Deals with conflicts directly, constructively and tactfully, resolving basic issues and escalating when necessary. Supports an atmosphere of collaboration, respect and trust within the team. Responsive to day-to-day needs of colleagues.

• Patient Advocacy: Works on behalf of patient and family; aware of ethical conflicts/issues between personal and patient values that may surface in clinical setting. Aware of patient rights and represents patient when patient cannot represent self. Encourages cultural diversity and recognizes the potential impact of culture on the patient/family experience; incorporates culturally diverse concepts into patient care. Makes decisions guided by rules and best practices.
  
  Escalates issues for assistance in difficult situations.

• Compliance: Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Support leadership in Compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Work with department managers to identify and share safety best practices.
  
  Be mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.

• Associate degree in surgical technology from an Allied Health Education Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP)
  OR Associate degree in surgical technology from a program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education School (ABHES)
  OR Formal military training in surgical technology from the Army, Navy, or Air Force (68D Surgical Technology Training [Army], Hospital Corpsman [Navy], Surgical Services Specialist [Air Force]).

Primary Location Burnet Campus

Schedule Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Department OR

Employee Status Regular

FTE 1

Weekly Hours 40

* Expected Starting Pay Range Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $26.00 - $32.28

Market Leading Benefits Including:

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.

• Competitive retirement plans

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military…