SURGICAL TECHNICIAN
Location: Manchester New Hampshire
Description: Elliot Hospital is hiring SURGICAL TECHNICIAN right now, this career will be placed in New Hampshire. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please read the description below. PRIMARY PURPOSE
Delivers perioperative care to patients by working with surgeons, anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA's), and registered nurses.
Under the direction of the registered nurse, as a primary scrub person handling surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies necessary during a procedure.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general direction of the Director, Elliot 1-Day Surgery and the direct supervision of the Clinical Leader, and within established Elliot Hospital and Elliot 1-Day Surgery Center policies and procedures, the in! cumbent performs the following functions:
Essentia! l Functions:
1.
Secures supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure in an organized and timely manner based on patient needs.
2.
Assists with preparation of the operating room using sterile technique.
3.
Demonstrates knowledge of surgeons preferences and ability to anticipate surgeons needs.
4.
Follows steps for scrubbing, gowning and gloving according to department policies and procedures.
5.
Performs needle, sponge and instrument counts with the circulatory nurse according to department policies and procedures.
6.
Creates and maintains a neat, organized sterile field.
7.
Handles instruments and supplies correctly and ensures all equipment is functioning properly prior to use.
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Demonstrates knowledge of supplies, instrumentation, equipment and suture material required for individual patient.
9.
Anticipat! e surgeon's needs and requests additional items for RN Circulator in sufficient time for surgical team's use.
10.
Follows proper technique for checking medication on the sterile field with the circulating nurse and transferring the medication to the surgeon for administration during the procedure.
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Demonstrates ability to assist the surgeon with draping of the sterile field.
12.
Uses supplies in a judicious and cost effective manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
:
High School diploma required. Graduate or student of a formal Surgical Technician program or
education/training in the military.
Experience
:
None required; previous operating room surgical experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification
:
Surgical Technician certification preferred. BCLS certification required within three months of
date of hire.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Elliot Hospital.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:35:14 GMT