3 certified surgical technician jobs found

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Provides technical care for patients within assigned unit of hospital in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital, the Surgical Technician is responsible for delegated care for all patients assigned to him/her by the RN. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Utilizes principles of aseptic technique and maintains sterile conscience. Accurately gathers appropriate instruments and supplies for all assigned cases. Utilizes universal precautions including protective eye-wear. Performs surgical counts accurately (when applicable). Handles and labels specimens according to policy. Communicates clearly and appropriately with other surgical team members (circulator/physician) Actively participates in Universal Protocol practices as appropriate. Following surgical procedure, readies surgical suite and properly...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The primary purpose of the First Assistant is to work under the direction of the Surgeon and in collaboration with the Coordinator and team in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Assisting to provide a safe operation with optimal patient outcomes. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: An integral member of the team who maintains positive working relationships with patients, families and coworkers inter- and intra-departmentally. Ability to perform all surgical skills as a 1st and/or 2nd assistant in surgical procedures. In addition to 1st assisting responsibilities may include circulating, scrubbing and other duties assigned within licensed scope of practice. Provides surgical site exposure, handling and/or cutting of tissues and providing hemostasis. Demonstrates understanding of suture types, skin types and closure of all incisions....

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Unit Tech/Monitor Tech assumes responsibility for the organization and clerical activities for the nursing unit. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Sets up and communicates ready rooms for labor, C-section, undelivered and surgical patients. Works together, with nursing assistant, nurse, ob tech to maintain cleanliness of the unit to include cleaning equipment for patient use. Stock medication room, infant cribs and epidural carts as needed with supplies. Communicates appropriately with patients, visitors, and staff, in a timely and efficient manner. Performs unit tasks in an effective and timely manner. Demonstrates accuracy and efficiency in computer and clerical skills. Gathers and distributes clinical data as assigned. Orders supplies and maintains nurses' station in an orderly, neat manner. Documents legibly according to hospital policy. Utilizes...