Surgical Tech - Ambulatory Surgery Center - Full-time

h1ubAbout Our Company/b/u/h1pWe’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care./pp/ppOur primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients#39; homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies a href="https://www.villagemedical.com/" target="_blank"Village Medical/a, a href="https://www.villagemedical.com/village-medical-at-home" target="_blank"Village Medical at Home/a, a href="https://www.summithealth.com/" target="_blank"Summit Health/a, a href="https://www.citymd.com/" target="_blank"CityMD/a, and spana href="https://www.starlingphysicians.com/" target="_blank"spanStarling Physicians/span/a./span/pp/ppspanWhen you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care./span/pp/ppspan class="emphasis"bPlease Note: /b/spanWe will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: #64;summithealth.com, #64;citymd.net, #64;villagemd.com, #64;villagemedical.com, #64;westmedgroup.com, #64;starlingphysicians.com, or #64;bmctotalcare.com./pp/pp/ph1ubJob Description/b/u/h1divdivpbspanEssential Job functions/span/bspanspan:/span/spanspan /span/p/divdivpbspanDemonstrates technical competency:/span/bspan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanHandles and passes instruments and supplies appropriately./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspan    Monitors sterile field for breaks in technique and takes corrective action to /spanspanmaintain/spanspan sterile field./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspan    Applies principles of basic aseptic /spanspantechnique/spanspan in adhering to sterile /spanspantechnique/spanspan (gowning, gloving, draping)./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanChecks that all equipment is functioning prior to use./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanAssists/spanspan physician with equipment during procedure./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanHandles specimens according to policy and procedure./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanPerforms counts according to established procedures./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanMaintains /spanspanappropriate inventory/spanspan level for supplies and /spanspanfacilitates/spanspan the acquisition of supplies./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanPicks /spanspansupplies/spanspan for procedures using preference lists./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanRevises physician preference lists on an /spanspanon-going/spanspan basis./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanUtilizes down time constructively./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpbspanMaintains /spanspanproficiency/spanspan with unit specific equipment, trouble shoots and reports malfunctions:/span/bspan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanMaintains supply levels in /spanspanroom/spanspan./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/div/divdivdivullipspanspanChecks that all equipment is functioning prior to use./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanAnticipates need, selects equipment and supplies in an organized and /spanspantimely/spanspan manner./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanCleans all equipment and instruments prior to and after use./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanParticipates in the evaluation of new supplies, /spanspanequipment/spanspan and instruments./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpbspanProvides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients:/span/bspan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanAssists/spanspan in transfer and positioning of patients./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanCollaborates in room preparation./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanTurnover time is within /spanspanacceptable/spanspan /spanspantimeframe/spanspan./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpbspanDemonstrates knowledge and correct /spanspanutilization/spanspan of all phases of sterilization:/span/bspan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanChooses /spanspancorrect/spanspan method and /spanspantime frame/spanspan for sterilization of equipment./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanUtilizes correct indicators for methods chosen./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanDemonstrates safe use of sterilizers./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanMaintains /spanspanappropriate monitoring/spanspan logs according to sterilization methods and hospital policy./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanInforms /spanspancharge/spanspan nurse of any deviations from specified sterilization parameters./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpbspanFollows the plan of care developed by the RN for the surgical patient:/span/bspan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanVerifies allergies, patient identity and surgical site as per policy./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanNotes abnormalities, limitations, /spanspaninjuries/spanspan and /spanspanprevious/spanspan injuries./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/div/divdivdivullipspanspanIdentifies/spanspan presence of internal devices, /spanspani.e./spanspan pacer, prostheses./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpbspanTime out: /span/bspan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanFollows/spanspan policy and procedure for “time out/spanspan”./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpbspanHandles drugs and solutions according to policy:/span/bspan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanLabels containers appropriately to receive drugs/solutions, /spanspani.e./spanspan dosage./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanReads aloud concurrently with nurse, the medication/solution being dispensed, /spanspani.e./spanspan name of medication, dosage, outdate./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanCommunicates medication information as it is passed to surgeon./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanMonitors solutions used for irrigation to /spanspanassist/spanspan in estimating blood loss./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpbspanGeneral Job functions:/span/bspan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanSeeks learning opportunities and /spanspandemonstrates/spanspan skill level contributing to the center’s quality excellence outcomes./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanAble to /spanspanassist/spanspan with teaching aseptic /spanspantechnique/spanspan./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanAttends seminars and meetings relevant to /spanspana surgical technologist/spanspan./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanServes as a committee member for the ASC./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanOther job duties as /spanspanrequired/spanspan./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpbspanPhysical Job Requirements:/span/bspanspan /span/spanbspanPhysical Job Requirements:/span/bspanspan /span/spanspan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanPushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/div/divdivdivullipspanspanPhysical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanPhysical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, /spanspantaking/spanspan distance and speed into account./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspan Dexterity of hands and fingers./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanBalance is /spanspanmaintained/spanspan during climbing, /spanspanbending/spanspan and/or reaching./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanEndurance (/spanspane.g./spanspan continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking)./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpbspanEnvironmental Risks:/span/bspan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanChemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanLoud Noises/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanRadiation/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanSharps/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanLatex/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanUnplanned or unexpected exposure/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpbspanEducation, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:/span/bspan /span/p/divdivullipspanspanHigh School Graduate or GED /spanspanrequired/spanspan.  Diploma from a vocational or technical school preferred./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanBLS /spanspanrequired/spanspan./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanGraduate of an OR Technician Program preferred/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanNational certification as an OR Technician /spanspanrequired/spanspan./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspan2-4 /spanspanyears experience/spanspan /spanspanrequired/spanspan.  5-8 years preferred./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/div/divdivdivullipspanspanAbility to communicate in English, both orally and in writing /spanspanrequired/spanspan./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanAbility to handle confidential information /spanspanrequired/spanspan./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanAbility to /spanspanmaintain/spanspan good health and consistent attendance /spanspanrequired/spanspan./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanSuccessfully completes initial competency verification for clinical area /spanspanrequired/spanspan./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanPrevious/spanspan experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipspanspanStandard Surgical equipment/instruments and specific patient care preferred./span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpspan /span/p/div/divamp;#xa;Pay Range: $30.53 - $38.17 Hourlyamp;#xa;amp;#xa;pspan style="color:#4a4a4a"spanspan style="font-size:14px"The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position./span/span/span/ppbr //ph1buAbout Our Commitment/u/b/h1h2bTotal Rewards at VillageMD/b/h2p style="text-align:left"spanspanOur team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. 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