About This Role
This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses.
Responsibilities
- Possess a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and its application
- Assist in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior, during and after surgical procedure
- Assist Registered Nurse circulator in preparation of patient, assembly of supplies, instruments, equipment and proper disposition of all specimens
- Assist with all aspects of room turnover
- Perform duties according to department policy and procedure
- Monitor surgical supplies for sterility prior to use and ensure that supplies are used in a judicious manner, charges are documented/submitted accurately and appropriately
- Monitor and document sterilization activities for completion
- Attend in-services/staff meetings
- Exhibit knowledge of current department related issues and participate in Performance Improvement Process
- Participate in educational opportunities to increase competency and meet personal needs and goals
- Assist in the development of policies, procedures, and standards
- May serve as a preceptor and a clinical resource to others
- Assist in maintenance and completion of individual specified unit clinical projects as needed
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider required
- Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology or successful completion of military training program for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist required
- Effective 5/26/2019, 2 years of operating room experience in surgical technologist role preferred
- Current certification preferred
- Meets qualifications of ST II in Surgical Tech Ladder
- Will consider multi-functional new grads who are eager to build broad clinical skills
Important Details
- Schedule: May have lengthy periods of standing, work for lengthy or irregular work hours, rotating shifts, working on hard surfaces, being near moving equipment, changes in temperature, humidity, and exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens
Physical Requirements
- Works with occasional intermittent noise and exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, and chemicals
- Ability to communicate and write
- Strenuous physical effort will require walking, stretching, bending, climbing stairs, twisting, and squatting or kneeling while performing tasks
- Requires frequent use of side vision, lifting, pushing, and pulling
- Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds
