Surgical Technician

4 weeks ago

Salt Lake City, United States Vighter Full time
Job Details

Job Location
Salt Lake City VAMC, Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Lake City, UT

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
Certification

Travel Percentage
Up to 25%

Job Category
Health Care

Description

Position Description: Vighter is recruiting multiple Operating Room Technicians, or Surgical Technicians (ST) to assist in bringing the patient to and from the Medical Center Pre-Operative location or wing and Operating Rooms and handling the preparations before and after surgery at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located in Salt Lake City, Utah at 500 Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84148. Surgical Technicians will have completed all qualifying courses of study as an operating room technician Has been actively performing both scrub and circulating functions within the operating room Has and maintains current BLS certification. Has no health or physical disability restrictions that interfere with the performance of assigned duties. Has documented training and skills verification.

Our Company Promise

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter's mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients.

Our Culture's key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. The key elements include:
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Personability
  • Transparency
  • Responsiveness
Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter client and customer.

Job Summary:

Vighter LLC is recruiting Operating Room Technicians to perform work at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 500 Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84148. The Operating Room Tech reports directly to the nursing team leader and is responsible for maintaining and keeping the Operating Room before the conduct of surgery. Assists in bringing the patient to and from the Medical Center Preoperative location or wing and the Operating Rooms and handles the preparations before and after surgery by washing and disinfecting the area for surgery.

The Surgical Tech provides the full range of operating room technician services within the scope of practice for a variety of operative procedures, and ensures that all JHACO standards for care are met during performance of patient care

The technician completes appropriate medical record forms in compliance with VA guidelines and policies on each patient.

Verify the content and correctness of all recorded entries in the patient record. All documentation, records and reports must meet or exceed established VA standards to include, but not limited to: timeliness, legibility, accuracy, content, and signature. The outpatient record shall be completed the same day the patient is seen.

Complete and appropriate medical record forms in compliance with VA guidelines and policies on each patient.

Other duties as assigned.

Must have:

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

An independent work initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Ability to organize workload and use effective time management.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workplace.

Title: Operating Room Technician

Location: Salt Lake City VA Medical Center

Reports to: Project Manager

Principle Accountabilities:
  • Maintains and keeps the operating room and ensures everything is running smoothly before the conduct of surgery.
  • Cleanse and disinfect surgical instruments and or equipment after surgeries.
  • Prepare surgical instruments and equipment for autoclaving/sterilization per protocol.
  • Maintains and keeps all surgical tools sterile and orderly.
  • Maintains and keeps all equipment clean and functional.
  • Orders and maintains adequate necessary supplies in the Operating Room.
  • Prepares the patient before and after surgery by washing and disinfecting the area for surgery.
  • Prepare necessary equipment and instruments prior to procedure/surgery.
  • Assists in bringing the patient to the Operating Room.
  • Attends to the needs of the patient while inside the Operating Room.
  • Assists the surgeon as requested during the procedure.
  • Assist nursing staff in keeping patients safe during the procedure by assisting RN with the application of restraints and following the recommended protocol.
  • Takes care of any specimens obtained for testing following laboratory procedures/protocol.
  • Provides assistance to the surgical team and coordinates very closely with the doctors, nurses and laboratory staff.
  • Cleans and disinfects the Operating Room area after each procedure/surgery.
  • Reports any defective equipment and instrument for repair or replacement.
  • Assists other staff in discharging patients as needed.
  • Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
  • A diploma or certificate of training from a formal program of instruction that focused on Operating Room procedures/processes or Surgical Technology.
  • Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) prior to performing any work.
Other Qualifications:
  • Shall be a United States Citizen.
  • Shall not have been convicted of a felony.
  • Shall be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Shall be able to operate a personal computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Explorer, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. so as to efficiently create and/or utilize an Electronic Medical Record.
Experience:
  • A minimum of one-year experience within the last two years working as a full-time Operating Room Technician.
  • Experience must have been obtained while working in a Surgical Center or Hospital Operating Room environment. (Experience obtained assisting in minor surgical procedures performed within a physician's office is not considered to be appropriate experience.)
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
  • Must be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
  • Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
  • Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
  • Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
  • Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
  • Must undergo urine drug testing.


Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.

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