Surgical Technician Job career at University of Utah Health Care in Salt Lake City

University of Utah Health Care is employing Surgical Technician Job on Sun, 01 Dec 2013 10:59:02 GMT. to the surgeon. - Counts sponges and sharps with the R.N. prior to the surgery and before the incision is closed. - Cleans, wraps and prepares the instruments...

Surgical Technician Job

Location: Salt Lake City U! tah

Description: University of Utah Health Care is employing Surgical Technician Job right now, this career will be placed in Utah. For complete informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. Requisition Number: 11075
Reg/Temp: Temporary
Employment Type: Part-Time
Shift: Rotating
Work Schedule: varies

Location Name: Huntsman Cancer Hospital
City: SALT LAKE CITY
State: UT
Department: HCH ANC 60S OR SURGICAL SRVCS

EEO Statement
The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of! Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. ! Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Overview:
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. The incumbent maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field and assists with maintaining equipment and instruments as well as with supply inventory.

This position may be required to access medications within their scope of practic! e and according to State Law.

Responsibilities:

• Checks supplies/instrumentation and equipment needed for surgical procedures and ensures they are working properly.
• Opens sterile supplies and sets up the table for each surgical procedure.
• Provides a sterile field for surgical procedures. Ensures that the members of the surgical team are properly attired and assists the surgeon with draping the patient to isolate the operative site.
• Assists in the maintenance of the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques and informing the surgeon/surgical team of infractions.
• Anticipates and passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
• Counts sponges and sharps with the R.N. prior to the surgery and before the incision is closed.
• Cleans, wraps and prepares the instruments for sterilization.
• Assists in the maintenance of specialty surgical services.
• Prepares the sterile d! ressing for the patients incision.
• Orients medical/nursing stu! dents and technicians to the unit.
• Assists in the development of unit goals/objectives, quality improvement and cost containment measures.
• Arranges for borrowing/lending of equipment as directed.
• May assist in the scheduling of surgical procedures.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology and anatomy.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Provide care appropriate to the population served.
• This position has the authority to identify to operating room staff when there is a break in the sterile field and to take appropriate corrective measures. This requires good interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.
• Representative challenges for the incumbent include maintaining a fast/rapid pace as well as working for multiple surgeons and anticipating t! heir individual needs and preferences.
• Ability to ensure the proper care, maintenance and coordination of surgical instruments and supplies.
• Incumbents face exposure to new and used needles, knives, other sharps, blood, and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job.
• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Qualifications:
Required

• Successful completion of an accredited O.R. Technician program or equivalency (the accredited program requires one year of school).

Qualifications (Preferred):
Preferred

Certification by the Surgical Technologist Association and two ! years of experience.

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This career starts available on: Sun, 01 Dec 2013 10:59:02 GMT

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