Surgical Tech - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Surgical Tech - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus

ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is a progressive, state-of-the-art facility nestled beneath the Big Horn Mountains in beautiful Northeast Wyoming. Founded over 100 years ago, Sheridan Memorial is licensed for 88 beds with over 60 physicians who provide primary medical care and specialty care in more than 15 areas. We are proud of our more than 700 employees who provide personalized, patient-centered care in a healing environment. When people think of excellent healthcare, they think of Sheridan.

JOB SUMMARY

Assists with the nursing care of patients. Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Monitor PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities. Performs routine and delegated duties in accordance with the A.O.R.N. Standards. Takes on-call status as assigned for Surgical Services Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure
• Demonstrates competence in care of specimens and accurately handles specimens at all times
• Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures
• Performs services requiring technical or manual skills under the direction of Circulating RN.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after last case; restocks supplies, when necessary and organizes effectively for end-of-case clean up.
• Follows written procedures for steam sterilization; knows responsibilities and the necessity for chemical and biological monitoring.
• Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgment within the Operating Room Technician’s scope of practice
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience / License and Certifications

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here

Specific demands not listed : Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

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