Certified Surgical Technician (FT) - Specialty Surgical Center
Company: SCA Health
Location: Sparta
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
US-NJ-Sparta# of Openings: 1Category: Technician/Clinical
UnlicensedSystem ID: 17417Group Name: AcelaOverviewSurgical Care
Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in our communities.
We relentlessly create value by aligning physicians, health plans
and health systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional
care and healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are
driven to achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality
outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at
a lower total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care,
SCA's 10,000 teammates operate more than 250 surgical facilities
that serve nearly 1 million patients per year. For more information
on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com.Why join SCA? Consider the
following fantastic benefits...Positive work cultureCareer growth
opportunitiesComprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance -
eligible on Day 1 of employmentPaid time off plus 8 paid
holidaysMaternity/paternity/adoption benefitsEmployer-paid life and
short- and long-term disability insuranceExcellent 401(k) Plan
Accountabilities / ResponsibilitiesWe are actively hiring for an
Surgical Technologist Certified.Promote the mission, vision, and
values of SCA. Function as a scrub person during operative and
other invasive procedures by Protecting the patient from injury
caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, laser,
mechanical, and thermal sources. Demonstrating safe operating of
equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and
correcting an unsafe situation. Performing accounting procedures to
protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items.
Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient's advocate.
Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.
Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal
protective equipment. Performing interventions to maintain the
patient's wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.
Performing interventions to protect the patient from surgical site
infection. Assembling supplies and equipment required for the
procedure. Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and
instruments for the procedure. Providing instruments and supplies
to the surgical team during the procedure. Protecting the patient's
rights, dignity, and privacy. Providing age-specific, culturally
competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.
Maintaining a fire safe environment. Practicing and monitoring
aseptic technique. Complying with Universal Protocol and facility
site validation and time-out policy. Maintain radiation safety at
all times in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport
them to the decontamination areas. Evaluate the patient's progress
toward attaining outcomes. Provide hand-off report to other
teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient's
condition and response to care. Document episode of care
accurately, timely, completely, and legibly. Demonstrate effective
communication and collaboration skills with members of the
perioperative team and other stakeholders. Assist with post
procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure
room and preparation of room for subsequent patients. Serve as a
member of a multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative
patient care. Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to
foster effective work relationships. Maintain required
competencies. Perform all other duties as assigned.
QualificationsHigh School Graduate or equivalent. One year of
orthopedic experience.Graduate of a recognized and accredited
Surgical Technologist Program preferred. Prior Experience as a
Surgical Technologist preferred. Current Surgical Technologist
certification preferred. Successful completion of BCLS Course
within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS
certification. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Physically
demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood and body
fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive
motions Pushing and pulling heavy objects Full range of body motion
including handling and lifting patients and equipment Manual and
finger dexterity Hand eye coordination Standing and walking for
extensive periods of time Lifting and carrying items weighing up to
50 lbs Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range Working
irregular hours As a representative of Surgical Care Affiliates,
all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct
impact on the Facility's success. Interaction with patients,
families, physicians, referral sources, affiliated schools,
visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must
be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful,
cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an
atmosphere of teamwork, a culture of safety, and in accordance with
SCA Core Values.PI187501623
Keywords: SCA Health, Paterson , Certified Surgical Technician (FT) - Specialty Surgical Center, Professions , Sparta, New Jersey
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