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Surgical Technologist (Per Diem / Pool) at Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida

Posted in Health Care 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:


Job Summary:
Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, providing supplies, and instruments during procedures and post-procedures clean-up.
 
Minimum Job Requirements:


  • Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program


  • CPR: Healthcare Provider – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.



Essential Job Duties:
Patient Care Duties:


  • Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, providing supplies & instruments, and post-procedures clean-up.

  • Prepares for all specimens handling within hospital guidelines and policy. Ensures proper handoff per surgery guidelines and delivery of specimens.

  • Assists with patient care activities, count of instruments, planning and set up of sterile field) under the direction of RN Circulator.

  • Checks and assembles supplies, equipment, and instrumentation prior to surgical procedure to promote a safe and sterile environment of care.

  • Collaboratively works with Specialty RN to order instruments as needed thru the Surgical Services business office.

  • Focuses on the needs of the physician in providing for instrument set up as recorded on preference card.

Quality and Safety:

  • Ensures patient safety by maintaining surgical counts for sponges, needles, and instruments as per surgical count policy.

  • Promotes safety by actively participating in the "Time Out" process with the surgical team.

Common Duties:

  • Maintains and ensures compliance is met with timely completion of certifications, competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95 testing, flu shot compliance, etc.), and education requirements.

  • Maintains accountability by meeting service excellence index (SEI) standards and complying with attendance guidelines and procedures.  Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Able to perform sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field

  • Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and co-workers

  • Able to complete basic competency list and specialized skills list for position

  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

  • Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

  • Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions

 


(EOE DFW)


4/13/17





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