Surgical Technician Obstetrics
Company: CHI Saint Joseph East
Location: Lexington
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed full-service community hospital
located in the rapidly growing southeastern section of Lexington
Kentucky. We provide care for patients in Fayette and surrounding
counties. At Saint Joseph East ambulatory surgery 24-hour emergency
care and women's health services are supported through a vast array
of inpatient and outpatient program. Additional specialty services
include Heart Care Breast Care Sleep Care and Weight Loss Surgery.
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
Position is eligible for a $10,000 cash sign on bonus! -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.
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 CertificationsBasic Life
Support from the American Heart Association is required prior to
hireRequired 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: CHI Saint Joseph East, Lexington , Surgical Technician Obstetrics, Professions , Lexington, Kentucky
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