Children's Hospital Surgical Technologist

apartment Uniontown Hospital location_onUniontown, PA

Operating Room Technician

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Assists in the delivery of patient care by transferring equipment/instrumentation during procedures to physicians. Performs a variety of duties related to the preparation, processing and arrangement of surgical instruments and supplies under the direction of a professional registered nurse appropriate to the ages of patients served. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Graduate of an approved accredited school of Surgical Technology EXPERIENCE: 1. Ability to maintain/update the computer competencies as required for the position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EXPERIENCE: 1. One (1) year of Operating Room scrub experience. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Perform routine and special nursing procedures as delegated by the professional registered nurse. 2. Secures, sets up and prepares the Operating Room equipment, instruments and supplies. 3. Arranges instruments, tables, stands and other articles in specified order. Adjusts equipment appropriate to the ages of patients served. 4. Provide and assists in meeting the patient's care needs and appropriate to the ages of patients served. 5. Organizes time to complete assignments according to specifically assigned responsibilities. 6. Properly prepares instrumentation following completion of procedures for transport to Central Sterile for reprocessing. 7. Follows department guidelines in the cleaning and disinfection of furniture/equipment. 8. Maintains general cleanliness of unit and restocks appropriately. 9. Reports to Department Director/designee and equipment malfunctions that could affect the standard of care or legal implications. 10. Verifies accuracy of sponge/needle and instruments on appropriate record. 11. Performs other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Frequent walking, standing, bending, and kneeling. 2. Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, latex, medications, sharps, and radiation. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously. 2. Efficiency in processing of verbal information, either in written or spoken form is a major requirement and prerequisite of the job. 3. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary. 4. Ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Additional Job Description: Shift 7am to 330 pm, 11a-m to 730 pm. On-call 3 times in a 4 week period. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: UNTWN Uniontown Hospital Cost Center: 72 UNTWN Nursing Operating Room Address: 500 W Berkeley Street Uniontown Pennsylvania Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

apartment Children's Nebraska location_onOmaha, NE

Surgical Technologist II - Nights

Job Description At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview Performs a variety of preparatory, scrubbing and related duties necessary to provide patient care in the Operating Room specialty service capacity. Assist with surgical cases in all surgical specialties. Essential Functions Prepares the operating room by reviewing case cart and supplying it with supplies and instruments to provide appropriate patient care Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedure according to the physician’s preferences and the procedure Inspects equipment for proper working condition Maintain sterile practices when opening packages and preparing for the procedure Prepare for specialty cases and maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements and techniques. Participate in time out/sign out processes Maintains the sterile field during the procedure. Follow principles of aseptic technique and appropriate operating/procedure room procedures following AORN guidelines. Scrubs to assist the surgeon in the completion of surgical procedures by demonstrating a working knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment needed for a variety of procedures. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and providing sterile items in an efficient manner, as directed by the surgeon Practices sharps safety techniques (safety zone, safe passing) Performs appropriate counts prior to the operation and before incision is closed Prepares and labels fluids and medications on the sterile field Prepares specimens for pathologic analysis Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization Assists operating room team with environmental cleaning and case turnovers Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure. Store and stock supplies as needed Updates preference cards following each procedure to ensure appropriate supplies are available and communicates to service lead Assist with OR patient care processes as directed by nursing and anesthesia Participates in assigned on call activities. Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job. Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section Education Qualifications Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologist OR applicable surgical technologist course of study Required Experience Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Surgical Technologist and competency in scrubbing in 2 or more surgical specialties as a Surgical Technologist. Candidates with the Surgical Technologist certification fulfill this requirement without the experience. Required Licenses and Certifications Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association Required and Current and valid Surgical Technologist certification Preferred Frequent call-back Required Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!

apartment Arkansas Children's location_onLittle Rock, AR

Surgical Technologist II

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana. CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account ( https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/ )and search the "Find Jobs" report. Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Full time Department: CC013190 Surgery Summary: Main OR, Full Time, 7a-5p, Four/10 hours Shifts a Week (Min Call Required) Additional Information: A Surgical Technologist II under the direction of the surgeon and RN, assists in the preparation, set-up, and completion of the surgical procedure. They maintain strict adherence to the principles of sterile technique and continually monitor the sterile field to ensure its integrity. The Surgical Technologist II provides safe and effective care for the patients in surgery and commonly participates in procedures for patients from newborn to adult with conditions requiring surgical intervention. The Surgical Tech II serves as a resource for other staff, assists with unit problem-solving, and participates in evidence-based practice. Required Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent Recommended Education: Associate's Degree in a related field of study. Required Work Experience: Related Field - 1 year of experience Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Recommended Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Description 1. Competently prepares the operating room ensuring the availability of appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for assigned cases in all services. Seeks to improve the process of room preparation and flow. 2. Performs surgical counts with RN prior to the procedure. 3. Consistently ensures that the majority of the sterile field has been set-up prior to the transfer of the patient into the operating room. 4. Consistently anticipates the instrumentation needs for the upcoming and to-follow cases aiding in case turnover time. 5. Uses knowledge of sterile techniques to competently gown and glove surgeons, assistants and self, passing instruments, and draping sterile field and maintaining sterile field throughout the procedure. Seeks to improve sharps safety measures. 6. Maintains sponges, blades, needles, and instruments in an orderly fashion and actively counts at appropriate times and responds promptly to request by the RN or surgeon to count. 7. Communicates with team in regard to changes in surgeon's preferences and to the RN on implants, medications, and surgical specimens. 8. At the close of the procedure, assists the RN with final surgical counts and breaking down of the sterile field ensuring the appropriate disposal of sharps. 9. Cleans, prepares, and transports instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists with instrument reprocessing tasks and inspects instruments for damage or repair needs reportling promptly to the Service Leader and/or the SPD Supervisor. 10. Assists other team members with cleaning and room turnover consistently ensuring the operating room is ready for the following case. Ensures unused supplies and equipment have been returned to storage areas and room supplies restocked. 11. Communicates with operating room when instruments are needed ofr the following cases. 12. Promotes safety and promptly reports any safety concerns to the RN or Team Leader. 13. Actively participates in improvement of patient care and the work environment through varying improvement activities. 14. Performs other duties as assigned.

apartment Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia location_onPhiladelphia, PA

Surgical Technologist

SHIFT: Any (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. A Brief Overview This is the ideal opportunity for an experienced surgical tech looking to support the pediatric OR setting. Full time 40 weekly hours shifts with attractive benefits. Location is the Philadelphia Campus. CST or CRCST required upon hire. At least one year direct operating room experience preferred. The Surgical Technologist I is an integral member of the surgical team. The Technologist I works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse/Circulating Nurse. He/she functions in a scrub role, providing assistance to the operating surgeon and assistants. He/she also provides assistance in preparations for procedures and the clean-up afterwards. This individual works collaboratively with the entire surgical team. What you will do Functions in “scrub” role during the various surgical procedures and provides assistance in all areas of patient care. Collaborates with RN and physicians in developing a plan of care for each patient. Collaborates with RN in maintaining a safe, organized, clean, and comfortable environment for patients. Scrubs for routine and complex procedures. Consistently demonstrates aseptic practice as defined in AORN Recommended Practices. Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy, procedures, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies by anticipating the surgical needs at the field. Assists physicians and RN with monitoring and ongoing assessments throughout the surgical procedure. Assists with transportation of patients, as needed. Assists physicians and RN with emergency situations. Exhibits proficiency in each of the surgical specialties that he/she works. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to expertly prepare and operate standard equipment (e.g. nitrogen powered drills, balancing of microscopes, basic audio-visual equipment) prior to and during the various specialty procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and skill to expertly prepare, program, and operate specialized equipment (e.g. navigational systems, lasers, cusa) prior to and during various specialty procedures. Obtains and assembles positional devices (fracture tables, Jackson tables, cerebellar headrests). Practices safety precautions throughout the perioperative phase of patient care. Handles all “sharps” in a safe and protective manner in consideration of self and others in supportive roles, such as Core Techs, environmental services, and CPD staff. Participates in “time-outs” prior to the start of surgical procedures according to hospital policy guidelines. Verifies medications, concentrations, expiration dates of all medications received on the sterile field in concert with the circulating RN. Handles and dispenses medications, irrigation solutions, and flushes (e.g. epi: 1:1000, local anesthetics, antibiotic irrigation) to surgeon within the sterile field. Handles, prepares, and dispenses hemostatic agents (e.g. thrombin, tisseal, floseal) to the surgeon within the sterile field. Accountable for the disposal of all bio-hazard materials and “sharps.” Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Required Technical Diploma Surgical Technologist Required Experience Qualifications At least one (1) year operating room experience Preferred Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to prioritize and organize tasks according to Unit's needs. Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships. Ability to work under pressure. Licenses and Certifications Certified Surgical Technologist - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). - within 12 months - Required or Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). - within 12 months - Required and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement SALARY RANGE: $29.50 - $37.61 Hourly Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. ------------------- At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.