• Surgical Tech

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Papillion, NE)


    Responsibilities

    $5,000 Sign on bonus

    Up to $7,000 Education Assistance Available

    *talk to the Recruiter for details*

     

    This position performs technical duties that support the plan of care developed and implemented for the surgical patient. The position contributes to the department goals through the provision of quality services.

     

    Essential Key Job Responsibilities

     

    Performs surgical technology tasks and functions that are performed with other members of the surgical team

    that includes:

    • Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring the equipment is functioning properly and

     

    safely.

     

    • Prepares the operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies,

     

    instruments and equipment using sterile techniques.

     

    • Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how it relates to the patient and

     

    surgical procedure.

     

    • Performs tasks in the sterile field.

     

    Performs in the role of scrub nurse according to the plan of patient care and departmental staffing needs.

     

    Performs duties according to department specific expectations as identified and assigned.

     

    Assists with patient care activities under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.

     

    Anticipates usual and unexpected events during the surgical procedure and responds in an efficient manner.

     

    Adheres to aseptic practices providing and maintaining a safe environment.

     

    Handles and processes surgical specimens according to established policy/procedure.

     

    Functions in the role of assistant as necessary under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

     

    Demonstrates an appropriate level of understanding, awareness, and compliance with applicable Joint Commission, Federal, State and agency laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards.

    Qualifications

    Completion of a Surgical Tech program

     

    Surg Tech Certification preferred

     

    Overview

     

    At CHI Health Midlands we proudly serve Sarpy County and surrounding areas in Nebraska with patient-focused care. When designing our facility, we kept the patient viewpoint in mind, setting a tone for a more comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. We provide our patients with some of the highest quality scores in the country in heart and vascular, emergency, and surgical care. Also, we offer high quality care in diagnostics/radiology, women's care, home care, orthopedics, sleep and breathing disorders.

    Pay Range

    $21.80 - $31.62 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.