Surgical Technologist (Per Diem / Pool, Day shift)

Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Surgical Technologist (Per Diem / Pool, Day shift)-19669DescriptionJob Summary:Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, providing supplies, and instruments during procedures and post-procedures clean-up. Minimum Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program
• CPR: Healthcare Provider - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.QualificationsEssential Job Duties:Patient Care Duties:
  • Provides care to patients undergoing surgical intervention including preparing for procedures, providing supplies & instruments, and post-procedures clean-up.
  • Prepares for all specimens handling within hospital guidelines and policy. Ensures proper handoff per surgery guidelines and delivery of specimens.
  • Assists with patient care activities, count of instruments, planning and set up of sterile field) under the direction of RN Circulator.
  • Checks and assembles supplies, equipment, and instrumentation prior to surgical procedure to promote a safe and sterile environment of care.
  • Collaboratively works with Specialty RN to order instruments as needed thru the Surgical Services business office.
  • Focuses on the needs of the physician in providing for instrument set up as recorded on preference card.Quality and Safety:
    • Ensures patient safety by maintaining surgical counts for sponges, needles, and instruments as per surgical count policy.
    • Promotes safety by actively participating in the "Time Out" process with the surgical team.Common Duties:
      • Maintains and ensures compliance is met with timely completion of certifications, competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95 testing, flu shot compliance, etc.), and education requirements.
      • Maintains accountability by meeting service excellence index (SEI) standards and complying with attendance guidelines and procedures. Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
        • Able to perform sterile techniques and maintain a sterile field
        • Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and co-workers
        • Able to complete basic competency list and specialized skills list for position
        • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
        • Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
        • Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions(EOE DFW)4/13/17Job:Nursing- Support (Clinical)Primary Location:Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital CampusDepartment:OPERATING ROOM-2100-760000Job Status:Pool

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