yale new haven healthBridgeport, CA
Surgical Tech
Surgical Tech
Surgical Tech
yale new haven healthBridgeport, CA
2 days ago
General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty HospitalsFreestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Surgical Technologist To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their in a novice role and because of limited or lack of clinical experience, requires close supervision by a mentor or experienced personnel. He/she is an integral member of the surgical team who works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assumes supervised responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing the operating room and instruments, equipment, and supplies that will be needed; positioning and preparing the patient for surgery; and passing instruments, sponges, and sutures to the surgeon. Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities:
Demonstrates patient care concepts.
Demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis and disinfection in a knowledgeable manner in the care of the supplies, instruments, and the environment.
Demonstrates surgical case presentation skills.
Demonstrates the role of a scrub person.
Demonstrates the role of the assisting
the accountability as a health care professional.
Completes non-therapeutic functions under the direction of MD, PA, APRN or RN.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONGraduate of CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program or formal program as defined by the LCCST or who has completed the structured on the job training program at Bridgeport Hospital. EXPERIENCE*LICENSURECompletion of licensed Certified Surgical Technology Program. As of January 1, 2012 all newly hired Surgical Technologist will be certified or obtain certification within 1 year of employment. Surgical Technician hired before January 1, 2012 will be grandfathered in. SPECIAL SKILLSDemonstrates knowledge of all aspects of the surgical department and works independently on minor or minimally complex cases. Utilizes the recommended guidelines as set forth in the Association of Surgical Technologist Standards of Practice in accomplishing job related responsibilities. PHYSICAL DEMANDWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and hear. They may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Level
Mid
Location
Bridgeport, CA
Occupation
Surgical Technologists
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
2 days ago