Surgical Technologist Extern, Ortho OR Richland, PRN at Prisma Health summary:
The Surgical Technologist Extern assists the surgeon in various surgical procedures while receiving guidance from experienced staff. This role involves making assessments, developing nursing care plans, and continuously improving scrubbing skills in a professional manner. The position is suited for students enrolled in accredited surgical technologist programs and requires BLS certification.
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Job Summary
The student surgical technologist assists the surgeon during surgical procedures. The complexity of procedures ranges from routine to moderate to difficult. The student technician at this level receives guidance and instruction from all levels of staff members at all times.
Bonus
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Accountabilities
- Learns to make assessment of the needs of the patient and the surgeon by using physician's preference cards, policy and procedure manuals, and knowledgeable peers. - 20%
- Scrubs with assistance or supervision and recognizes personal skill level. - 20%
- Develops OR nursing care plans by working with RN V, ST IV, Asst. Nurse Manger and Peers. - 20%
- Constantly improves her/his scrubbing skills to include aseptic technique, draping, suture, and basic instrument care.-20%
- Organizes work and begins to demonstrate ability to prioritize. - 10%
- Makes physician and/or nurse manager aware of changing clinical situations. - 5%
- Maintains a professional demeanor throughout rotation. - 5%
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive
Minimum Qualifications
Education - Currently enrolled in an accredited educational program for surgical technologists
Experience - Has completed two quarters of clinical school course.
Required Licensures
BLS required
Has advanced skills for her/his level in school. Dealing with procedures, principles, and scrubbing practices.
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
5 Medical Park Rd Richland
Facility
1510 Richland Hospital
Department
15106160 Operating Room
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