Surg Tech LD\College Station Hospital (PRN\Nights)
Location: College Station Texas
Description: Scott and White Healthcare is hiring Surg Tech LD\College Station Hospital (PRN\Nights) right now, this occupation will be placed in Texas. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Scott & White Healthcare Scheduled to open August 1, 2013, Scott & White Hospital in College Station is seeking high performing leaders to p! rovide exceptional patient care in our newly developed 119 bed acute care facility. Our community hospital, designed by clinicians, incorporates many of the latest trends in health care design and will provide a comprehensive array of medical services to include; Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Labor/Delivery, NICU, Emergency Services (Trauma Level III Designation), ICU/CCU, Invasive Imaging, Comprehensive Cancer Care, Gastroenterology, Neurosciences, Pulmonary, Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation. Scott & White Hospital in College Station is a member of the Scott & White Healthcare System, one of the nations largest health care systems and multidisciplinary group practices. Our patients will enjoy close-to-home access to the finest services, backed by the academic medical resources found only at Scott & White.
Fondly referred to as the twin cities, Bryan and College Station are in the heart of Central Texas and home ! to about 170,000 residents. Located 95 miles north of Houston,! 169 miles south of Dallas, 166 miles northeast of San Antonio and 104 miles east of Austin, this centralized location offers the best of both worlds: Small enough to offer safe and affordable living and just a short drive to major metro areas. Here you will also find Texas A&M University, one of the largest public universities in the nation, home to the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum as well as 50,000 students not included in the city population. Responsibilities
Job Summary:
Functions in the inter-operative phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
ANTICIPATES NEEDS OF SURGEON AND SURGICAL PROCEDURES TO PREPARE INSTRUMENTATION FOR EACH PROCEDURE.
- Prepares instrument table in an organized and comprehensive manner, and discusses any special needs with the surgeon before surgery.
- Maintains instrument table in an organized manner to avoid damage to! instrumentation as well as incorrect needle or instrument counts.
- Identifies damaged or incomplete trays in a timely manner and rectifies discrepancy immediately, or contacts those who can help in order to avoid delays or injury.
- Ensures proper orientation of electrical, mechanical and air instruments before they are used in patient care settings.
- Counts sponges and sharps aloud and visually concurrently with the circulating nurse to verify that count is correct.
- Scrubs in adequate time for proper preparation of instruments before surgeon scrubs.
- Chooses and passes instruments during procedure appropriately based on solid knowledge of human anatomy and judiciously, carefully selecting and opening only needed supplies.
- Prepares soiled instrumentation, used sharps, recyclable items and fluids for transportation! properly and in accordance with established guidelines.
- PERFO! RMS OTHER POSITION APPROPRIATE DUTIES AS REQUIRED IN A COMPETENT, PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS MANNER.
- Formal training program after high school, one year operating room technician program preferred.
- Occasional exposure to chemical and/or radiation hazards.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Minimum of 1 year experience as surgical tech and current BLS certification required. Experience in Obsteterics or Gyn services preferred.
Will accept both non-certified (2331) and certified (2332) surgical techs with minimum experience of 1+ years.
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Qualifications
Experience: Minimum/No Experience (See ADDITIONAL ! DETAILS above)
Degree: H. S. Graduate/GED Equivalent
Other Information
Department: CSHos Labor & Delivery
Standard Hours Per Week: PRN (as needed)
Grade: G10
Shift: Nights (7p - 7a)
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This occupation starts available on: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:25:55 GMT
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