Surgical Technician
Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Lexington
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington
Kentucky. Founded in 1877 a small group of Sisters of Charity of
Nazareth in Kentucky led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford began their
health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to
the poor and underserved - a tradition still carried out today.
Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky
with a full range of services including distinguished awards for
cardiology orthopedics and stroke care. CHI Saint Joseph Health
supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a
Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and
Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With
our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building
healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and
vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both
inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary / PurposeContributes to the safe, efficient operation
of the surgical suite by assisting the physician, circulating RNs
and anesthesia personnel during all levels of surgical procedures.
- Has primary responsibility for set-up of the
instruments/equipment on the sterile field to perform each surgical
procedure, operation, and cleaning of all procedural equipment
during procedures. - Works as a team member to provide harmonious
flow of the surgical schedule and operating room running smoothly.
-Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates the knowledge and
skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the
patients served.Contributes to efficient operation of the surgical
suite and departmentMaintains confidentiality of information in the
surgical suite and departmentAssists in delivering high quality
care services in a professional, compassionate and courteous manner
with respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who
comes in contact with the organization by following the Standards
of Excellence, Standards of Behavior and Conduct and Standards of
Professional Appearance.Gives direct and indirect patient care
under the supervision of the RNsResponsible for the care, handling,
and processing of all of the equipment and instruments. - -Prepares
and sets up for all surgical procedures ensuring that the correct
equipment and supplies are available during the case.Ability to
assist the physicians as needed with equipment and supplies
consistent with their job classification. - -Knowledge of all
complex and therapeutic procedures performed in the unit.Ability to
set up and assist with out of the department cases at the bedside
or in the OR as necessaryPassing sterile instruments during surgery
in anticipation of the surgeon's needs.Able to recognize and
communicate any patient issues to RN or physician during the
procedure.Maintains supplies and stocks procedure rooms and travel
carts during down timeAssists with tracking locations and
maintaining inventory of equipmentDisinfects and cleans scopes and
equipment according to SGNA/ASGE standards and hospital policy. -
-Performs other duties as assigned by management. -
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Qualifications:
Minimum QualificationsRequired Education (for CHI Leadership Job
Levels from Supervisor through President) -Does Not ApplyRequired
Education for Staff Job LevelsMust be a graduate of an approved
technician programRequired Licensure and CertificationsClick here
to enter text.Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and
AbilitiesManual dexterity and strong attention to detail.
Experience with varied high tech surgical equipment.PREFERRED
QualificationsCertification preferred. One year of OR, endoscopy or
hospital experience preferred
Keywords: CommonSpirit Health, Lexington , Surgical Technician, Professions , Lexington, Kentucky
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