Careers at USPI
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OCOM - First Assist/Scrub Technologist
Overview
OCOM - First Assist/Scrub Technologists 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. OCOM - First Assist/Scrub Technologists 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
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- 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
EVERY DAY GIVING EXCELLENCE
“Each Patient, Each Family, Each & Every Time”
Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care but also the highest level of service. The staff works to continuously improve the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians, and their staff.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our First Assist Surgical Scrub Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
Overall Responsibility:
The Surgical First Assistant assists the surgeon and patient care team by setting up and providing instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and related patient care activities. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
·Intraoperative performance of surgical first assistant techniques, such as using instruments and medical devices, providing surgical site exposure.
·Handling and/or cutting tissue, providing hemostasis, experience in suturing, and wound management.
·Postoperative patient management in collaboration with other surgical team members in the immediate postoperative period and at times may include helping break down the Operating Room or processing surgical instruments.
·Maintains a safe, sterile environment which includes preparing, passing, holding, inserting, removing, cleaning and assembly of instruments, equipment and supplies
·Assists the RN with circulating duties, transporting, positioning, skin preps and specimen preparation
·Provides visualization of the operative site during the operative procedure
·Performs the proper techniques in positioning the patient and assisting the surgeon
·Performs advanced skills that require knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology
·Accountable for assisting in the training and / or orientation of other surgical technicians
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Benefits:
At OCOM we recognize our staff as our number one asset, and are proud to offer them:
·Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
·Company Paid Life Insurance policy for employee with option to purchase additional coverage for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
·Company Paid Long Term Disability.
·Company Paid AD&D insurance.
·Short Term Disability available for purchase.
·401(k) with a generous match.
·7 paid holidays.
·High competitive salaries with bonuses and incentives.
·Generous PTO accrual program and personal days.
·FSA & HSA programs.
·License/Education Reimbursement.
·Weekends and holidays off.
·Free use of our on-site gym.
·Employee Discount Program on travel, shopping, daycare, and much more.
·Incredible Work-Life balance.
Required Skills:
Requirements
Surgical Tech Qualifications:
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a School of Surgical Technology
• Certification as a Surgical Tech preferred.
• Effectively communicates, both orally and written.
• AHA BLS healthcare required within 30 days of hire, if not currently certified.
Surgical Tech First Assist Qualifications:
• Must have one to two years experience as a surgical technologist.
• Must complete application. If not certified, will be required to complete class for basic first assist skills and provide and return demonstration in a competency-based class.
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