UMC Surgical Technician
Location: Lubbock Texas
Description: UMC Health System is at present looking to employ UMC Surgical Technician right now, this career will be placed in Texas. More details about this career opportunity please read the description below. High School/GED
PART I - General Job / Performance Information
Education and Experience - Effective 9/1/2010, to be qualified, the surgical technologist must (1) have successfully com! pleted an accredited educational program for surgical technologists or (2) have completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service. Surgical technologist must hold approved certification recognized by the State of Texas (see list under Required Licensures/ Certifications/ Registrations). A surgical technologist may be employed during the period after graduation until certification, but the technologist must obtain certification within 180 days of graduation. Associate Degree is desired. Know clinical standards and practices of surgical technology. Has understanding of anatomy, or scientific and technical activities for responding to medical problems and concepts. Minimum of two years in OR as a Surgical Technologist desired, with a minimum of 1 year experience in the specialty desired.
Environmental / Working Conditions - The ! area where work is performed is a high-risk area for exposure ! to the blood borne pathogens. Works in a well lighted heated and ventilated building. Hours may vary to accommodate needs in the department as prescribed by the philosophy of the hospital. May be required to work units other than the assigned one.Interaction with Other Departments and Other RelationshipsClose relationship with OR Materials Management, Instrument Room, OR Staff Development, nursing units, Sterile Processing Department, and various committees in the hospital as assigned.
Job Description - Organizes, directs, and performs activities related to instrumentation, sterilization, and supplies utilized for patient care in the Operating Room. Assists RNs as directed in providing patient care.
Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) administered by National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) administered by National Center for Compe! tency Testing (NCCT), or Certified First Assistant (CFA) administered by National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) administered by National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), or Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA) administered by Texas Board of Medical Examiners (TBME), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with current licensure from Texas Board Nurse Examiners (TBON). Associates degree in Surgical Technology desired. Maintain current CPR certification.
Physical Capabilities - Work is of medium demand; walking, sitting and standing most of the time while on duty. Occasional lifting of patients with assistance is required. Talking and hearing is essential in instructing and supervising nursing personnel and in receiving doctor's orders and patient's condition reports. Near visual acuity required to work with charts and records and to observe patients.
Skills and Abilities - Technical competenc! ePolicy complianceOrganizational behaviorFiscal responsibility
! PLEASE NOTE: For all positions UMC requires supporting documentation such as a diploma, degree or transcripts to support educational requirements of the position if applicable.
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This career starts available on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 17:08:16 GMT