Surgical Technologist
Location: Fallon Nevada
Description: Banner Churchill Community Hospital is at present looking to employ Surgical Technologist right now, this job will be placed in Nevada. More details about this job opportunity please read the description below. About Banner Churchill Community Hospital Located in Fallon, Nev., Banner Churchill Community Hospital is a 40-bed licensed hospital offering the most comprehensive array of medical services in rural northern Nevada. We provide comprehensive and emergency care, including an ambulance service that covers more than 5,900 square miles. This makes us one of only two hospital-operated paramedic/EMT/EMS providers in northern Nevada. Our location in Fallon â€" a short drive from both Reno and Lake Tahoe â€" offers a wealth of lifestyle advantages, including rustic, rural charm, along with a recreational wonderland of outdoor sports, such as boating, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, hunting, horseback riding and off-roading.
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Job Summary:
This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.
Essential Functions Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case. Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate. Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms. Minimum Qualifications This position requires knowledge normally associated with completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent and current basic life support certification. Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations. The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient. Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.
Preferred Qualifications Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or 2 years of operating room experience. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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This job starts available on: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:59:53 GMT