Job Information
Bozeman Health OR- Surgical Technologist (Seasonal- Casual Call) in Bozeman, Montana
Position Summary:
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions in the role of scrub person. Works under the supervision of the surgeon and the R.N. to ensure that the O.R. environment is safe, equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Must possess expertise in the theory and application of surgical technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate safe care of the patient during invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program; or equivalent military surgical technologist program
American Heart Association BLS
Certified Surgical Technologist
Preferred: 1 year surgical technologist experience in acute care operating room
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for assuring completion of case carts according to preference cards. Recognizes and interprets preference cards for the procuring of instruments and supplies
Communicates clearly with operating room staff and sterile processing staff members to coordinate instrumentation throughout the day for scheduled and non-scheduled cases.
Reviews daily schedule with the charge nurse and the day coordinator of sterile processing identifying possible turnover delays and scheduling issues
Assumes responsibility for the core phone and communications inherent with the position, delegates duties accordingly and coordinates breaks and lunches with appropriate individuals.
Resource for the departments of SPD and Surgical Services for the procurement of necessary items, both supply and instrumentation, for scheduled and non-scheduled surgical procedures.
Communicates and coordinates with materials management in regards to supply utilization and deployment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
Ability to work varied shifts
Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
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