Surgical Tech part time
Surgical Tech part time
Munster, Indiana
Overview
When you join USPI, you’re joining a caring, compassionate team who provides excellence in patient care across all of our facilities. As part of our staff, you’ll work with a high level of professionalism and commitment to our patients by providing safe, efficient patient care throughout their health experience. We follow the highest standard for nursing excellence, quality patient care, and innovation.
- Job Type: Part-Time
Success Profile
What makes a successful Surgical Tech part time at our location? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Team player
- Multi-Tasker
- Positive
- Compassionate
- Analytical
- Detail-Oriented
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
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, dental, vision, healthcare/dependent FSA, life and disability insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plans
Secure your future with plans that also include employer discretionary match
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Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $1,500 maximum reimbursement per year
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Paid Time Off
Up to 15 PTO days per year and 6 paid holidays
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Work/Life Balance
Benefits such as paid holidays and vacation help you keep a healthy work-life balance
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Compensation
Competitive salaries
Surgical Tech part time
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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