Surgical Technologist

Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Surgical Services, is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and quality patient / family centered care in Surgical Services.

Responsibilities : Patient Advocacy :

• Protects the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families
• Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
• Utilize appropriate resources for non-English speaking patients, hearing and sight impaired individuals, and / or healthcare illiteracy
• Takes proactive steps to recognize and report suspected abuse to your supervisor including child, geriatric, sexual, and spousal abuse

Quality :

Clinical Competency :

Professionalism :

Organizational Expectations :

Employee Engagement :

Knowledge Skills and Abilities : Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

Qualifications :

Education : Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program. Certification preferred

Experience : Current clinical skills within scope of practice; effectively organize work and set priorities; Current infection control practice; Positive bedside manner; Applicable physio / social / spiritual knowledge related to patient care; practices safe work conditions; Works effectively within the healthcare team; Able to work irregular hours including call. Computer literate

License and Certification :

CST certification required within one year of hire

Currently registered with New Hampshire Board of Medical Technicians

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification