Wilmington, Delaware, USA
2 days ago
Surgical Technologist
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for an experienced Full-time Surgical Technologist to join our Surgical Services team!

Schedule: Full-time day shift, Monday - Friday / On call coverage

This person will assist registered nurses in planning patient's surgical intervention in a logic sequence according to established physician's preference card, scheduled procedure, and individual patient needs

Essential Duties Include:

Documents accurate and ongoing patient information on the perioperative record and specimen slips according to the perioperative record guidelines

Collaborate with other team members, surgeons, and anesthesiologists to assure patient's well-being

Is alert to potential performance improvement problems, reports information to charge nurse and managers, and actively participates in problem solving

Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit

Maintains asepsis

Checks indicators and integrity of packages for each patient procedure

Recognizes unseen boundaries between sterile and nonsterile

Performs proper scrub according to departmental policy

Prepares instrumentation according to physician's preference cards and scheduled procedure

Demonstrates proper concepts of draping according to department standards

Accurately performs all sponge, needle, and sharp instrument counts at appropriate times with registered nurse

Demonstrates proper use of instruments, equipment, suturing, and stapling devices

Saves and properly identifies all specimens according to department policy and procedure

Follows department policy for wearing protective eyewear during procedures

Prepares the case cart postoperatively for central sterilizing return according to department policy

Prepares and properly disposes of sharps, blood, and waste according to hospital/department safety policy

Immediately communicates any changes in procedures, patient condition, or procedure needs to the supervising registered nurse

Assists the surgeons in dressing application

Assists in transporting patient to proper postoperative location

Performs clinical preceptor role for his or her specialty service

Has working knowledge of AORN Standards and Recommended Practices in the OR

Keeps RN aware of significant patient changes

Attends and contributes to staff educational meetings

Takes ownership of the customer's problems and follows through on the problem that may compromise patient care by using the appropriate chain of command

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma required

Graduate of School for Operating Room Technicians required

Previous hospital or surgi-center experience required

Certification as a Surgical Technologist highly preferred

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage (Effective First day of Hire!)

Retirement Savings Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

And more!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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