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Surgical Tech part time
Overview
Surgical Tech part times are an integral part of the surgical team, providing essential nursing care to patients during surgical cases. Their role requires a high level of accuracy and professionalism in a fast-paced surgical environment. Surgical Tech part times are responsible for ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care during surgery. Their ability to maintain a professional approach while providing nursing care is critical in ensuring positive patient outcomes while keeping patients and their families informed. Will work directly with surgeons, medical/surgical staff and post-acute caregivers to create comprehensive patient care from pre- to post-op. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in nursing, with a great work/life balance, consider a career with USPI.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Surgical Tech part timeat our location? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Compassion
- Emotional Stability
- Adaptability
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Culture
Our mission is to treat each and every one of our patients, and their families, as if they were our own family member. Each patient, each family, each and every time.
- Working with compassion and respect for others and each other, supporting our communities and advocating for our patients
- Acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards – always
- Delivering results through accountability and transparency
- Embracing inclusiveness for all people in our workplace and in the communities we serve
Career Path
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Nurse Manager leads to Job Title 2
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Clinical Director (CNO) leads to Job Title 3 or Job Title 4
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Administrator (CEO) leads to Job Title 5
Benefits
Providing a comprehensive benefits package is paramount, as we not only take care of our communities but also foster an environment of support for one another.
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Work/Life Balance
Most of our ASC's offer daytime schedules, with no weekends and nights, and no call. (Schedules vary at our surgical centers.)
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Learning and Education
Employees have access to thousands of free online courses to further their education at their own schedule.
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Leadership and Executive Development
Whether a clinician is interested in advancing to a leadership position or a business office staff member aspires to be a hospital CFO, various programs are available.
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Coaching and Mentorship
We are committed to devoting energy and attention to grow our team members and create a lasting impact on our care. By coaching, challenging and further developing our best and brightest team members, we foster an environment to build long-term sustainable growth for our organization.
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Military and Veterans Support
Our values of working efficiently and uniting for a higher purpose align well with those of our military and veteran community. We would love to assist you with skill and experience equivalency mapping to ease your transition into a successful civilian career.
Responsibilities
SUMMARY:
The scrub technician’s primary function is to provide direct assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures. The scrub technician also provides for the sterilization of instruments and supplies needed in the OR suite. The position is under the overall supervision of the Administrator/Director of Nursing and works under the direct supervision of the circulating nurse. The position responsibilities deal mainly with the sterility of instruments and supplies and the practice of aseptic technique in the OR.
POSITION DUTIES
1.Patient Care:Provides safe patient care to the operative patient by being able to effectively assist the surgeon during surgical procedures.
2.Aseptic Technique:Maintains sterile technique in the OR during surgical procedures and when processing instruments and supplies
3.Communication:Effectively communicates with all members of the OR team
4.Inventory Control:Provides for the safe packaging of sterile supplies in adequate numbers to meet the needs of the surgery schedule.Restocks sterile room while observing proper ordering and storing of supplies
5.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practices of aseptic technique
6.Assumes responsibilities according to the operating room to which assigned
7.Scrubs for surgical procedures as assigned
8.Communicates to the circulating nurse any problems that arise during the surgical procedure
9.Demonstrates knowledge of equipment, instruments, supplies, and procedures
10.Assists with the cleaning of the operating room before and after surgical procedures
11.Responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and sterilizing instruments as assigned
12.Operates sterilizers as assigned and provides quality control documentation
13.Restocks sterile room and sink areas in hallway
14.Participates in orientation of new scrub technicians and helps to cross-train other scrub technicians in their own area of expertise
15.Contributes to the Quality Improvement Program as necessary
16.Participates in team meetings
17.Initiates sponge and sharp counts as necessary
18.Performs other duties as needed to ensure the safety and comfort of all patients as well as the efficient operation of the facility
Required Skills:
- High School diploma
- completion of an accredited Surgical Tech training program
- Surg Tech certification
- Must know and be able to carry out aseptic technique
- Must be able to anticipate surgeon’s needs and act accordingly
- Must have a high degree of judgment and initiative, be able to follow instructions carefully, and be able to act in an efficient, effective, and rational manner in emergencies
- Must have the ability to interact with other members of the surgical team in a cooperative and supportive manner
- Must be aware of the need for discretion and ethical judgment. Must be able to get along with others
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