WI3664470

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High School Diploma/GED

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Unspecified

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Works under the direction of a surgeon to
facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical
procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that
equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is
conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Possesses
expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique
and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and
implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician\'s
performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. May
include day, evening, night, weekend, holiday, and/or on-call hours.
Report-back time for on-call per department guidelines. Performs other
duties as assigned. Responsibilities Handles the instruments, supplies,
and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an
understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs
of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure
quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on
vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Assists the surgical team
before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties:
Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical
procedures. Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with
instruments and supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed for
each procedure Assists with patient placement and positioning on the
table. Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure/physician
preference. Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and
instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation
and before incision is closed. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
Creates and maintains sterile field. Maintains highest standard of
sterile technique during procedure. Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon
during procedure. May sponge operative site, hold retractors during
surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed
by surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings. Assists other members of team
with cleaning the operating room after each procedure. Assists in
prepping room for the next patient. Participates in department
performance improvement activities. Assists in training new personnel.
Education and Experience High school diploma or general education degree
(GED) required Graduate of an CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology
program required OR program currently participating in accreditation
process LPN grandfathered (3) at Rockford campus.
Certification/Licensure Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA
preferred Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA required only
if program is not accredited but currently participating in
accreditation\... For full info follow application link.
EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity
employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/85FAABB93F8C4114