CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN - SURGERY CENTER - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL - FULL TIME (80 HRS), DAY SHIFT + $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS

TriHealth

United States, Ohio, Cincinnati

375 Dixmyth Ave (Show on map)

Nov 15, 2024

Job Overview:

Performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Performs similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Certification in surgical technology through Association of Surgical Technologists AST accreditation

TriHealth will acknowledge certification from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) for Surgical Technologists hired before July 1, 2006

Job Responsibilities:

Performs supply, equipment, environmental related tasks, and quality checks as required. Recognizes and reports problems appropriately. May report and follow through on equipment malfunctions. Performs stocking/cleaning requirements as needed or may notify supervisor. May monitor case carts & report missing supplies.

Performs scrub duties according to hospital policy and procedure. Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology, instrumentation, surgery procedures, and equipment.

Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe environment for patients consistent with the practice of aseptic technique, and the counting of sharps and instruments in the operative area.

assists with patient flow activities and reports patient related information & tasks completed to RN.

Anticipates and prioritizes tasks adjusting to changes with minimal help of explicit instructions.

Other Job-Related Information:

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely

Hearing: Conversation - Frequently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

* Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

* Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

* Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

* Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

* Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

* Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

* Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

* Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

* Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

* Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

* Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

* Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

* Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

* Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community