Surgical Tech - OR - 661208 PRN

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionDescription• Understands the services provided by the surgeon in relation to the patient's restoration to health and return to the community.• Functions efficiently and professionally in all aspects of surgical care, both routine and special procedures.• Applies the principals of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner. Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment.• Prepares, and know the specific uses of, all equipment and supplies used for surgical procedures.• Demonstrates knowledge of the step-by-step progress of specific surgical procedures and displays dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon to minimize the patient's exposure to surgical and anesthetic states• Identifies emergency situations and uses sound judgment in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm, efficient manner. • Integrates operating room services with the total hospital environment.• Completes assigned duties during shift as evidenced by lack of unjustified overtime. Reports off to the appropriate licensed nurse at end of shift.• Does not abuse sick or personal days. Maintains personal health, adheres to sick policy guidelines.• Demonstrates neatness, cleanliness, and appropriate grooming. Adheres to dress code policy.

RequirementsEducationRequired: High SchoolPreferred: Technical/other trainingLicenses & CertificationsPreferred: C-Cert Surgical Tech C-BLS

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