Surgical Tech Per Diem Ambulatory Surgery Center

About Our Company

Were a physician-led patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary multispecialty and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices patients homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical Village Medical at Home Summit Health CityMD and

When you join our team you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

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Job Description

Surgical Tech - Ambulatory Surgery Center

PER DIEM

Essential Job functions :

Demonstrates technical competency:

• Handles and passes instruments and supplies appropriately.

• Monitors sterile field for breaks in technique and takes corrective action to maintain sterile field.

• Applies principles of basic aseptic technique in adhering to sterile technique (gowning gloving draping).

• Checks that all equipment is functioning prior to use.

• Assists physician with equipment during procedure.

• Handles specimens according to policy and procedure.

• Performs counts according to established procedures.

• Maintains appropriate inventory level for supplies and facilitates the acquisition of supplies.

• Picks supplies for procedures using preference lists.

• Revises physician preference lists on an on-going basis.

• Utilizes down time constructively.

Maintains proficiency with unit specific equipment trouble shoots and reports malfunctions:

• Maintains supply levels in room .

• Checks that all equipment is functioning prior to use.

• Anticipates need selects equipment and supplies in an organized and timely manner.

• Cleans all equipment and instruments prior to and after use.

• Participates in the evaluation of new supplies equipment and instruments.

Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients:

• Assists in transfer and positioning of patients.

• Collaborates in room preparation.

• Turnover time is within acceptable timeframe .

Demonstrates knowledge and correct utilization of all phases of sterilization:

• Chooses correct method and time frame for sterilization of equipment.

• Utilizes correct indicators for methods chosen.

• Demonstrates safe use of sterilizers.

• Maintains appropriate monitoring logs according to sterilization methods and hospital policy.

• Informs charge nurse of any deviations from specified sterilization parameters.

Follows the plan of care developed by the RN for the surgical patient:

• Verifies allergies patient identity and surgical site as per policy.

• Notes abnormalities limitations injuries and previous injuries.

• Identifies presence of internal devices i.e. pacer prostheses.

Time out:

• Follows policy and procedure for time out .

Handles drugs and solutions according to policy:

• Labels containers appropriately to receive drugs/solutions i.e. dosage.

• Reads aloud concurrently with nurse the medication/solution being dispensed i.e. name of medication dosage outdate.

• Communicates medication information as it is passed to surgeon.

• Monitors solutions used for irrigation to assist in estimating blood loss.

General Job functions:

• Seeks learning opportunities and demonstrates skill level contributing to the centers quality excellence outcomes.

• Able to assist with teaching aseptic technique .

• Attends seminars and meetings relevant to a surgical technologist .

• Serves as a committee member for the ASC.

• Other job duties as .

Physical Job Requirements: Physical Job Requirements:

• Pushing and pulling taking frequency and weight into consideration.

• Physical strength to lift heavy objects carts or items taking frequency and weight into consideration.

• Physical mobility which includes movement from place to place on the job taking distance and speed into account.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers.

• Balance is maintained during climbing bending and/or reaching.

• Endurance ( e.g. continuous typing prolonged standing/bending walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals Chemotherapy and Fumes

• Loud Noises

• Radiation

• Sharps

• Latex

• Unplanned or unexpected exposure

Education Certification Computer and Training Requirements:

• High School Graduate or GED . Diploma from a vocational or technical school preferred.

• BLS .

• Graduate of an OR Technician Program preferred

• National certification as an OR Technician .

• 2-4 years experience . 5-8 years preferred.

• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing .

• Ability to handle confidential information .

• Ability to maintain good health and consistent attendance .

• Successfully completes initial competency verification for clinical area .

• Previous experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.

• Standard Surgical equipment/instruments and specific patient care preferred.

PER DIEM RATE: $41.29

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

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Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMDs benefit platform includes Medical Dental Life Disability Vision FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

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