Assistant Surgical Technician
US-IA-Sioux City
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Req #: 157207
Type: As Needed
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Overview: UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital PRN (as needed) Great opportunity for students enrolled in a Surgical Technologist program! Duties include transporting patients, assisting with case turnover, assist with pulling equipment and supplies, assisting with case start up. Responsibilities: Leadership: * Assists in creating a positive work environment by mentoring of staff/students, and working with team members to develop and facilitate initiatives to strive for positive outcomes in quality and care of patients. * Complies with all policies and procedures, and guides team members with compliance. * Reliable attendance is an expectation of the team member role, as well as a leader in the unit. Professional Growth: * Assumes responsibility for continued growth in areas of competencies, lifelong learning and involvement in unit and hospital quality of care projects. Specialty certifications and continuing education are strongly encouraged. * Supports use of Evidenced Based Practice and incorporates best practices into daily care routine. * Participates in mandatory education and unit meetings per established guidelines. * Compiles with all safety goals, infection prevention and risk management policies and procedures. * Completes annual mandatory education. Communication: Communicates utilizing the FOCUS standards in all aspects of care and interactions with others. * Effectively communicates with all team members, physicians, ancillary staff and all customers. Verbal communication is clear and concise, and written communication is legible and done using approved abbreviations. Collaboration: * Practice indicates compliance with HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and all other regulatory agencies. * Demonstrates the ability to be flexible in meeting needs of the unit as a team member. Operating Room Functions: * Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required of an Assistant Surgical Technician in accordance with established procedures as required. * Assists in carrying-out safe aseptic techniques and procedures as outlined in the Operating Room Policy & Procedure manuals; observes & reports contamination &/or breaks in aseptic techniques. * Assists in the maintenance & handling of special instruments & equipment. * Always maintains responsibility for ensuring safe patient care. * Utilizes patient care & unit supplies in a manner that is both patient care & cost effective. Qualifications: * High school graduate or equivalent preferred * Must be enrolled in an approved Surgical Technology program * Preferred Experience: Prior hospital and/or office experience desirable * Must be BCLS certified through AHA upon hire of within 90 days from the date of hire * Must be able to meet the competency of unit assigned to and be able to successfully complete orientation * Must be able to meet reliable attendance guidelines * Must be able to perform the essentials functions of the job, including ability to communicate effectively * Able to distinguish colors * Able to read, write, comprehend, and speak English * Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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