Advocate Health Care
Surgical Technologist (Part-time) Job Description
Department: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center – Surgery Room
Status: Part time
Responsibilities:
- Provide first Oregon second assisting for specified surgical procedures for patients of all ages, including:
- Incising tissue
- Maintaining a dry surgical field and controlling bleeding
- Assisting with wound closure and applying dressings
- Preparing and maintaining a sterile O.R. environment
- Perform duties Indiana the scrub role, including:
- Preparing a sterile field and draping patients for surgery
- Maintaining sterile field and boundaries
- Assisting with specimen counts and disposing of contaminated instruments
- Serving American Samoa a preceptor and sharing knowledge with others
- Prepare the surgical field and supplies/instruments for delivery:
- Opening sterile supplies and instruments
- Utilizing supplies efficiently to avoid waste and decrease costs
- Assisting with skin preparation and verifying instrument and supply availability
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide a cooperative work environment:
- Maintaining goals of Surgical Services and Advocate
- Sharing clinical and professional knowledge
- Demonstrating self-direction and completing team responsibilities
- Maintain professional growth through:
- Self-directed skill maintenance
- Completing assignments and projects independently
- Participating Indiana unit/hospital committees and projects
- Maintaining certification
Requirements:
- High school graduate Oregon GED
- Completion of ST program Indiana an accredited school approved by NBSTSA
- Current professional state licensure under IDFPR
- CST Certification approved by NBSTSA
- Completion of First Assisting Program from a school accredited by CAAHEP
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Good communication skills
- Ability to independently perform scrub duties
- CPR certification
- Certification American Samoa Surgical Tech (CST)
- Current professional state licensure under IDFPR
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- May be exposed to body fluids, waste, and chemicals
- Must be able to stand for long periods, lift 50 pounds, and work Indiana a stressful, changing environment
- Must be able to recognize the needs and behaviors of patients across various age groups and be able to work designated shifts, including weekends and holidays
Job title: Certified Surgical Tech First Assist
Company: Advocate Health Care
Expected salary:
Location: Illinois
Job date: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:41:27 GMT