SURG TECH/OB TECH - per diem

Description

Schedule/Per diem requirements: 64 hours per 8-week time block, rotating between days, and nights, including weekend/holiday requirement. Shifts are typically, 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am.

Pay Range: $26.75 - $34.00, based on experience.

Company Culture: Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience!

• Focus on CARES values: Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service

• Focus on Employee Wellness: Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program, Access to Success Coach

• Staff Recognition platforms: Shining Stars, CARESCount website

Job Objectives

• To directly assist, within the sterile operative field, the Surgeon & First Assistant during surgery by assuring that a sterile environment is maintained & all necessary surgical instruments/supplies are readily available to the surgeons.

• Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to the patients, staff, and the health system.

• The ability to develop & maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team.

• On the weekend shift there will also be quality assurance work, prepping and stocking if surgeries are not taking place.

• Adheres and contributes to the patient treatment plan under the direction of the RN, collecting data for the RN to interpret.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.

• Lives the CARES values.

Key Responsibilities

• Assures a safe and efficient environment is provided for the surgical patient by preparing for each assigned case.

• Assures overall efficiency of department by effectively clearing Operating Room following the case.

• Assures an optimal perioperative environment to meet the needs of the patient.

• Provides appropriate and quality care based on the results of current nursing research and quality improvement monitoring results.

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizingassignments.

Requirements:

• National Surgical Technology certification or credentialed/grandfathered by NYS per 1/21/15 DOH regulation (2824)

• BLS Certification required.

• Previous experience as a surgical scrub tech strongly preferred.

• On-call requirements required based on unit needs.

Pay Range: $26.75 - $34.00

Starting Pay: Based on Experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

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