• Surgical Tech

    Washington County Hospital and Clinics (Washington, IA)


    Surgical Tech

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Washington Co Hospital - Washington, IA

    Position Type

    Per Diem

    Education Level

    None

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    None

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Job Category

     

    Health Care

    Description

    Join Our Team as a Surgical Tech!

     

    Are you ready to play a vital role in the operating room? As a Surgical Tech, you’ll be at the heart of patient care and surgical precision. Your responsibilities will include:

     

    + Supporting Surgical Excellence: Prepare, organize, and provide essential tools during procedures. Assist the surgical team by anticipating their needs and ensuring smooth operations.

    + Patient Preparation & Care: Help position and transport patients with compassion and skill. Assist in prepping patients under the direction of an RN.

    + Ensuring a Sterile Environment: Clean and re-sterilize surgical suites and instruments post-procedure, maintaining top-tier hygiene standards.

    What You'll Bring to the Team:

    + Collaboration: Work seamlessly with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care.

    + Adaptability: Stay ahead in the dynamic healthcare field with openness to innovative methods and technologies.

    + Problem-Solving Skills: Use your critical thinking to address challenges and act as a resource for others.

    + Customer-Centered Care: Create a positive experience by addressing patient and family concerns with empathy and professionalism.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

    + High School diploma or equivalent preferred

    + BLS certified

    + 1-2 years clinical experience preferred.

    SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    + Demonstrates teamwork by working cooperatively with others on a team both internally within the department assigned and outside departments.

    + Manages change by showing the ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes needed for performance improvement.

    + Demonstrates a consistent positive customer experience on a daily basis

    + Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills by a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

    + Demonstrates clinical and technical expertise in his/her area of licensure, certification or experienced area.

    + Competent in the theory and application in the care of the principles of the patient presenting for surgical or procedural care under the direction of a RN

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor

    + Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation

    + Supports and drives goals of the Company

    + High ethical standards

    + Highly motivated

    + Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment

    + Display knowledge of care required by infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school age, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

    + Ability to use their hands quickly and with precision.

    + Requires a keen attention to detail to keep operating suite and equipment sterile and clean

    + Display good listening skills in order to comprehend and quickly respond to the needs of the surgical team during a procedure such as getting additional equipment or supplies.

    + Display a good memory is necessary in order to avoid the repetition of lengthy explanations for tasks that need to be completed.

    + Ability to be comfortable working under pressure.