Certified Surgical Technologist - 36H
Company: Spectrum Healthcare Partners
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionSign-on bonus of $5,000! $1,000 paid with the
first payroll. The remaining balance will be paid out in $1,000
increments every 6 months.Company OverviewSpectrum Healthcare
Partners is Maine's largest multi-specialty, physician-owned and
directed professional organization and is comprised of over 200
physicians practicing in the areas of anesthesiology, orthopedics,
pain management, pathology, radiation oncology, radiology, and
vascular & interventional services. Spectrum provides services at
many of Maine's hospitals throughout the state and in eastern New
Hampshire. Schedule: 36 hr/wk (4) 9 hour days, full benefits. 6:30
AM - 4:30 PM. No nights, weekends, holidays, or call. Job
SummaryAssists in the delivery of optimal patient care, comfort and
safety by providing surgical services to surgeons in the Ambulatory
Surgery Center and maintaining goals, objectives and values of
Spectrum Healthcare Partners. Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepares for scheduled OR cases by preparation of anticipated
instrumentation and implants.
- May assume delegated activities as assistant to the circulator
by responding to the needs of the surgical team, by assisting in
the preparation of supplies and equipment, maintaining a running
protocol sheet, assisting patients into room, assisting with proper
positioning of patients and the appropriate receipt and handling of
specimens.
- When assuming scrub responsibilities, assists in the opening
room for procedures and prepares tables, instruments and supplies
at the sterile field. Directly assists surgeons by passing
instruments and supplies at the sterile field and is responsible
with the circulator for countable items at the sterile field.
- Assists physician and Advanced Practice Providers with surgical
preparation of patient by: applying tourniquet; positioning patient
appropriately in relation to surgery and safety to avoid
neurovascular injury over pressure areas; Adheres to all time out
procedures in the OR: anesthesia time out, surgical time out and
post-procedure sign out., allows for appropriate surgical exposure;
application of electrocautery grounded pad over large muscle mass
close to the surgical site.
- When performing the second scrub role, responsibilities may
include holding retractors, sponging or suctioning operative site,
applying electrocautery to clamp, etc., as directed by the
surgeon.
- Provides continuous assessment of surgical and anesthesia
procedures to ensure patient safety throughout intraoperative
phase; assures strict aseptic technique within OR cases and
maintains surgical standards in accordance with AORN or surgery
center.
- Performs surgical skin wash-off per policy, assists the
surgical team in gowning, gloving, and draping of the patient from
the non-sterile position.Qualifications and Skills
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Surgical technician certification from an accredited school or
training program required.
- BLS certification required.
- Demonstrated patient care experience in a hospital or
outpatient setting preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for
interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other
staff
- Skill in time management, prioritizing and medical care
coordination
- Ability to organize and accomplish tasks, and have the
flexibility to meet changing demands on a daily basis
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with
others
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to project and maintain a professional image
- Ability to work independently and excel as part of a team
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proficient computer skillsPHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Daily use of computer operating instruments; stationary PC,
Laptop PC, keyboard and mouse
- Light lifting of paperwork, folders or other general
record-keeping materials
- Operation of various office equipment: fax machine, telephone &
voice mail system, stationary/laptop computer, e-mail system,
scanner, and copier
- Lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds
frequently
- Walks frequently
- May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of
time
- Risk of exposure to hazardous conditions and blood-borne
pathogens
- Occasional reaching, twisting, bendingBenefits and Perks
- Health Insurance (80% company-paid)
- Dental & Vision Insurance Plans
- 401(k) Match and Profit-Sharing Plan
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Voluntary, Employee-Paid Benefits
- Medical Reimbursement Plan
- Dependent Care PlanPowered by JazzHRuIs7uaykCG
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