Surgical Technician Certified-Surgery-Methodist West

3 days ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Surgical Technician to join our team at Methodist West. As a Surgical Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our operating rooms and providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities
  • Utilize critical thinking to perform job duties and maintain responsibility relating to surgical technology.
  • Coordinate activities with registered nurses and other coworkers in planning and implementing care within hospital policies and legal limitations.
  • Prepare the operating room for the arrival of surgical patients, assemble equipment, supplies, and instruments for surgical procedures according to preference cards and type of procedure.
  • Assist the circulating nurse with patient care activities including transporting patient, surgical scrub prep, positioning, application of cautery ground pad, and tourniquet cuff.
  • Perform urinary bladder catheterizations under the supervision of the circulating nurse.
  • Maintain the integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field. Use aseptic technique to arrange instruments and supplies. Perform instrument, sponge, and sharp counts.
  • Demonstrate correct technique in handling of instruments, sutures, specimens, and medications.
  • Consistently deliver high-quality care demonstrating surgical technology knowledge and skills in the operating room in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care.
  • Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
  • Utilize a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
  • Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service.
  • Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other's views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.
  • Assist with OR room turnover including opening sterile supplies and instruments.
  • Perform routine cleaning on equipment.
Requirements
  • Successful completion of a surgical tech program from an accredited college.
  • Previous surgical technician experience.
  • Scrub tech certification required within 1 year of hire.
  • Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
  • Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
What We Offer

At UnityPoint Health, we are committed to providing our team members with a fulfilling career and a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

We are committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Be an essential part of our core purpose to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://www.unitypoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.



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