Surgical Tech I - Cath Lab Hybrid OR - Full Time Evening
Company: Hackensack University Medical Center
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview How have you impacted someone's life today? At
Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the
lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each
and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational
health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care
capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to
apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career,
all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system. The Surgical
Technologist I is responsible for cleaning and handling instruments
following standard policies while maintaining updated record.
Responsibilities A day in the life of a Surgical Technologist I at
Hackensack Meridian Health can be described as follows: Follows
policy in standardization of set-ups and utilization of surgeon
preference and assumes responsibility for the care and proper
handling of instruments by neatly organizing all instrumentation
before returning to decontamination room and returning all clean
supplies to designated areas. Maintains count of sponges, needles,
instruments and administrates and labels medications all
accordingly to established policy. Handles specimens according to
O.R. Policy and Procedures. Controls contamination and provides for
decontamination, disinfections, sterilization and sanitation of
instruments and equipment. Removes used equipment and properly
disposes of contaminated needles and syringes at end of procedures.
Participates in team conference to plan care and evaluates
effectiveness of patient care and assists circulator in revising
plan of care. Maintains ST skills proficiency checklist up to date
by checking off equipment and cases, circulating or scrub when
rotated through specialty areas. Identifies the needs of the
patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is
specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing
and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes
communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s)
at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's
Organizational Competencies. Qualifications Education, Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities Required: Graduate of an accredited Surgical
Technologist Program or appropriate training program. Licenses and
Certifications Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist. If you
feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths
and capabilities, then please apply today! Our Network Hackensack
Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory COVID-19 and Influenza
Vaccination Facility As a courtesy to assist you in your job
search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our
Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings
that fit your skills and experience.
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