Surgical technician

Surgical technician

  Not Disclosed

  MINNEAPOLIS, MN

  Permanent

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Healthcare

Job Description

We have the following Direct hire position with our client in Multiple locations and shifts

Minneapolis, MN - @ .9 FTE day/evening/night - requires a work commitment. 72 hours per 2 weeks. Roating Day/Evening shifts (start times include 630, 830, 1030 and 2:30), with occassional night shifts (to help cover time off/holidays) Schedule includes rotation of holiday, weekend and call time. Call starts at the end of a shift, 3:15pm, 5:30pm 7:30pm and ends at 6:45am on weekdays. Weekend call or schedule shift combination is typically 48 hours, scheduled one in four weekends. May be assigned for than one call shift during week. Call response time is currently 30 minutes. Discounted employee fees for parking (lott-shuttle), sign on bonus based on FTE and requires a work commitment.

Minneapolis MN - @ 1.0 / .9 / .8 FTE - day/evening/night. D/E/N rotation, variable weekends, benefit eligible, sign on bonus

Edina MN - @ .9 FTE = day/evening/night - .9 72 hours per two weeks, 8 hour shifts, rotating start times (7am, 9am, 11am or 11pm). Occasional week night call, and every third weekend call rotation (30 minute response time)




Position Summary

Performs the functions of a surgical technologist as a scrub person during surgical procedures providing patient care services appropriate to the age of the patients (ages pediatric through geriatric) served during the shift of duty in collaboration with the RN. Is responsible for adhering to standards of nursing practice and patient care, correct use of supplies/equipment and maintenance of the surgical suite under the direction of an RN.

* Serves as scrub person during operative procedures
• Anticipates surgeon's needs
• Supplies appropriate instruments, suture and specialty items.
• Maintains aseptic technique during all sterile procedures.
• Assures proper identification and handling of specimens.
• Completes all required sponge, sharps and instrument counts.
• Follows appropriate action in emergency situations.
Provides patient care
• Adheres to standards of clinical practice and patient care appropriate to the age of the patients.
• Assists in transfer/positioning of patients.
• Collaborates with the MD and circulating nurse to provide care for each patient.
• Respects the confidentiality of all information.
* Corrects use and setup of supplies and equipment
• Assures availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment.
• Assembles and adjust equipment.
• Cleans, replenishes and sterilizes instruments and supplies as needed.
• Participates in the evaluation of new equipment or supplies.
• Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room in readiness of next patient.

Skills:

* Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
* Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
• Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respective manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

Keywords:
Education:


Knowledge of physical, psychosocial and cognitive developmental needs of population served.
Knowledge of age appropriate outcomes and interventions.
* Completes all initial and annual required learning relevant to the role.
* Complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
* Contributes to a safe work environment.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.