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Surgical Technologist (occasional status)
Location:
Wausau, WI
Description:
Are you tired of working weekends, holidays, nights, and being on call? We have the solution for you. Our shifts are Monday through Friday with varying start times between 6:00AM and 9:00AM. No weekends, no holidays, and no call. We invite you to learn more about how you can enjoy better work life harmony by joining our surgery center team. This position is occasional status. Summary: The surgical technician participates in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room under the direction of the registered nurse. The surgical technician will perform a variety of duties to prepare and maintain the OR Suite for the patient. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout his surgical experience. Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff. Maintain excellent physical and mental health. Assure that the proper supplies/implants, instruments and equipment is available for the procedure. Assure that equipment is functioning properly. Monitor use of and charge for all supplies used during procedure. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies used. Sign all appropriate documentation. Attend continuing education offerings to remain current with orthopedic and ASC issues. Display professionalism at work and in the community; abide by Bone and Joint Standards of Behavior and STUDER principles. Take an active role on committees within the organization. Identify actual and potential risks to patients and others. Prepare for next day's cases by gathering supplies, instruments and equipment. Perform required autoclave tests and check for proper temperature and pressure. Keep daily logs of autoclave performance. Disinfect and sterilize instruments as required. Assure that proper room turn-over is being completed. Prepare OR with supplies and equipment required for the procedure. Assist with transport of the patient to the operating room. Assist with positioning of the patient for procedure using proper positioning techniques. Assist with surgical prep and draping the patient per protocol Monitor for breaks in sterile technique. Suture subcutaneous/subcuticular skin (Must have attended or complete an approved wound closure class) Perform sponge and needle counts as appropriate. Remain prepared for emergency situations by knowing correct emergency procedures, locations of emergency call system and location of emergency supplies and equipment. Assist entire team throughout procedure to ensure a desired outcome. Ensure that Universal Precautions are maintained. Assist in cleaning of room and instruments. Maintain a clean instrument workroom and sterile supply room. Order supplies for BJOSC as needed. Update physician preference cards Inspect instruments for proper working order and notify Nurse Manager of any required repairs or replacements. Check for outdated supplies. Assist in restocking OR and wrapping and sterilizing of instruments. Assist with planning for annual budget. Perform other duties as assigned. Run the C-Arm (Must have had appropriate training) Education/Experience: Must be a high school graduate (or equivalent) and have completed a recognized operating room technician training program. One year of operating room scrub experience is preferred. Must be CPR certified. Preferred accomplishments include experience in Orthopedic and outpatient surgery. Candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively, possess the ability to work compatibly with physicians and staff and have strong organizational skills with a clear understanding of the importance of cost effectiveness. Qualifications : Candidates must have the knowledge and clinical skills to perform the job duties of an operating room technician. Which include proper aseptic technique, awareness of breaks in asepsis and required corrective action. Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, an aptitude for operating/troubleshooting equipment, and understands proper use of high-speed autoclaves and sterilization techniques. Valid WI Driver's license and occasional travel is required to other Bone & Joint facilities. Must be flexible in job duties and work schedule. Essential Physical Requirements All responses use the following codes: N = Never O = Occasional, represents 1 to 33% or 1 to 2 hours of an 8 hour workday. F = Frequently, represents 34 to 66% or 2 to 5 hours of an 8 hour workday. C = Continuously, represents 67 to 100% or 6 to 8 hours of an 8 hour workday. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY N O F C Walking x Standing x Sitting x Reaching Shoulder Height x Reaching Above Shoulder Height x Reaching Below Shoulder Height x Climbing x Pulling 25 Pounds or Less x Pulling 25 Pounds to 50 Pounds x Pulling Over 50 Pounds x Pushing 25 Pounds or Less x Pushing 25 to 50 Pounds x Pushing Over 50 Pounds x Lifting 25 Pounds or Less x Lifting 25 Pounds to 50 Pounds x Lifting Over 50 Pounds x Carrying 25 Pounds or Less x Carrying 25 Pounds to 50 Pounds x Carrying Over 50 Pounds x Crawling/Kneeling x Bending x Twisting/Turning x Balance x Repetitive Movement (fine motor like typing, writing, keyboarding, filing) x PHYSICAL EXPOSURE Unprotected Heights N/A Lighting Bright x Lighting Dim x Mechanical Hazards x Hazardous Substance x Infectious Diseases x Harmful Physical Agents (Heat/Cold) x Noise x Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation x PHYSICAL ABILITY ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM Vision Good x Poor Blind Color Vision Normal x Impaired Hearing Normal x Moderate Loss Deaf Manual Dexterity Good x Fair Poor Talking/Speech Good x Fair Mute *Note It is the Bone & Joint Clinic policy not lift, pull/push, carry 50/50+ lbs. without assistance Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Bone And Joint Center, S.C.
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPool
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Surgical Technologist (occasional status) is a Nurse & Healthcare Surgical Technologist Job at Bone and Joint Center, S.C. located in Wausau WI. Find other listings like Surgical Technologist (occasional status) by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Surgical Technologist Jobs.
Surgical Technologist (occasional status) is a Nurse & Healthcare Surgical Technologist Job at Bone and Joint Center, S.C. located in Wausau WI. Find other listings like Surgical Technologist (occasional status) by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Surgical Technologist Jobs.