Surgical Technologist I - Labor & Delivery - Per Diem - Days - MRH

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary :

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

L&D experience preferred

Responsibilities :

Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.Assists in decontamination, preparation and sterilization of instruments in sterile processing.Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.Passes instruments to physician during surgery.Assists nurse with patient care.Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.

Competencies :

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT STERILIZATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements :

Accredited Program : Surgical Technologist (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information :

Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience : No prior work experience required.Other Information : Certified Surgical Technologist certification preferred.Additional Education Info : Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 60%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Lifting / Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%

Shift : Days

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