SURGICAL TECHNICIAN
Location: Manchester New Hampshire
Description: Elliot Hospital is currently seeking to employ SURGICAL TECHNICIAN right now, this vacancy will be placed in New Hampshire. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. PRIMARY PURPOSE
To perform a variety of duties which assist the surgeon in carrying out a safe surgical procedure with optimal results for the patient.
To function as! an integral member of the Operating Room team and contribute to maintaining a professional, respectful and effective patient care and work environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general direction of the department director, the direct supervision of the surgeon and in collaboration with registered nurses and anesthesia care providers, the incumbent performs the following functions:
Essential Functions
:
1.
Ensures the availability and preparedness of supplies and equipment needed to support efficient and effective peri- and intraoperative processes:
a)
ensures that all necessary supplies and equipment have been assembled prior to procedure
b)
prepares operating room back table prior to procedure
c)
ensures integrity of instruments and packaging prior to use
d)
collaborates with specialty physicians to acquire new/special equipment for pr! ocedures
e)
inventories and restocks implant! s as needed
2.
Provides assistance to the surgeon and other members of the operative team throughout the operative process to facilitate optimal patient outcomes:
a)
verifies correct patient/correct procedure
b)
assists with patient transfers
c)
preps and drapes the patient
d)
positions patient to prevent injury
e)
assists anesthesia with intubation process
f)
accurately anticipates need for instrumentation and passes instruments to surgeon
g)
operates specialty equipment including laser and cell saver, after appropriate training
h)
accounts accurately for irrigant usage
i)
appropriately labels and accurately monitors medication usage during procedure
j)
prepares sponges, needles, etc. for counts
k)
applies dressings
l)
maintains strict sterile! technique during procedure
m)
reports unusual observations regarding patient status to appropriate member of surgical team
n)
provides a safe and efficient environment for the patient
o)
submits and documents specimens
p)
carries out all patient interactions in a manner which considers the age-specific needs of the patient
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate/student of an approved Surgical Technologist
Program or experience as a Surgical Technician.
Experience:
None required; previous operating room surgical experience preferred.
Licensure/ Certification
:
Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
BCLS Certification required within three
months of date of hire.
Elliot Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Em! ployer
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please em! ail us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Elliot Hospital.
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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 20:34:02 GMT