Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room
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St. Peters Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room. The Surgical Technologist II assists surgeons during operative and invasive procedures, ensuring the operating suite is properly prepared. This role involves monitoring surgical instruments and supplies, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and handling medications under supervision. The technologist also participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
Key focus areas include Assist surgeon during operative and invasive procedures, Ensure operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure, and Monitor PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies.
Successful candidates bring 3+ Years OR Technician Experience and Current BCLS Certification. Important skills include Function Independently As Operating Room Scrub. Preferred (not required): Cognitive Maturity, Organization Maturity, Emotional Maturity, and Interpersonal Communication Skills.
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Status: 1.0 FTE (Full-Time)
Shift: 10 hours, plus variable weekend on-call requirement
Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Monitor PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Handles medications under the supervision of the surgeon or nurse. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of experience as operating room technician or certification in OR technology. Ability to function independently as operating room scrub in all surgical specialties.
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED preferred. Graduation from a surgical tech two-year program preferred. Nurses involved in the care of orthopedic and spine patients must adhere to defined educational and competency requirements in compliance with DNV Orthopedic and Spine certification. Nurses providing care to orthopedic and spine patients must complete specialty-specific education and validate competency annually. Nurses are expected to participate in continuing education activities relevant to orthopedic and spine care, including updates on clinical guidelines, emerging technologies, and best practices. Educational areas may include, but are not limited to:
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Musculoskeletal system anatomy and physiology
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ERAS
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Pain management strategies
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Mobility and safety
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Prevention of complications such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), infection, and pressure injuries
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Glucose management
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Compartment syndrome
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Current BCLS Certification is required.
Aptitudes: Ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers. Possesses interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations.
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