Surgical Tech Certified (PT) - Montgomery Surgery Center
Company: SCA Health
Location: Rockville
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Category: Technician/Clinical UnlicensedOverviewSurgical Care
Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in our communities.
We relentlessly create value by aligning physicians, health plans
and health systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional
care and healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are
driven to achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality
outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at
a lower total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care,
SCA's 11,000 teammates operate more than 260 surgical facilities
that serve over 1 million patients per year. For more information
on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com. Why join SCA? Consider the
following fantastic benefits---Positive work cultureCareer growth
opportunitiesComprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance -
eligible on Day 1 of employmentPaid time off plus 8 paid
holidaysMaternity/paternity/adoption benefitsEmployer-paid life and
short- and long-term disability insuranceExcellent 401(k) Plan
ResponsibilitiesWe are actively hiring for an Surgical Technologist
Certified.4 OR multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center in
Rockville, MD. Full or part-time position available. Certification
and previous ophthalmology experience preferred. Promote the
mission, vision, and values of SCA. Function as a scrub person
during operative and other invasive procedures by Protecting the
patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical,
electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources. Demonstrating
safe operating of equipment and machinery and follows procedures
for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation. Performing
accounting procedures to protect the patient from unintended
retained surgical items. Speaking up with safety concerns acting as
the patient's advocate. Handling specimens according to facility
policy and procedures. Adhering to standard precautions including
the use of personal protective equipment. Performing interventions
to maintain the patient's wound and tissue perfusion at or above
baseline levels. Performing interventions to protect the patient
from surgical site infection. Assembling supplies and equipment
required for the procedure. Preparing and organizing sterile
supplies and instruments for the procedure. Providing instruments
and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure. Protecting
the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy. Providing age-specific,
culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of
practice. Maintaining a fire safe environment. Practicing and
monitoring aseptic technique. Complying with Universal Protocol and
facility site validation and time-out policy. Maintain radiation
safety at all times in accordance with facility policies and
procedures. Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing
and transport them to the decontamination areas. Evaluate the
patient's progress toward attaining outcomes. Provide hand-off
report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent
to the patient's condition and response to care. Document episode
of care accurately, timely, completely, and legibly. Demonstrate
effective communication and collaboration skills with members of
the perioperative team and other stakeholders. Assist with post
procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure
room and preparation of room for subsequent patients. Serve as a
member of a multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative
patient care. Participate in quality review and performance
improvement projects. Participate in the performance appraisal
process. Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to
foster effective work relationships. Maintain required
competencies. Pursue professional growth. Act as a patient advocate
and main privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health
information. Comply with all SCA and facility policies and
procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and professional
guidelines when providing patient care. Actively participate in
team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles. Demonstrate
fiscal responsibility. Perform all other duties as assigned.
QualificationsHigh School Graduate or equivalent. Graduate of a
recognized and accredited Surgical Technologist Program. Prior
Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred. Current Surgical
Technologist certification preferred. Successful completion of BCLS
Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current
BCLS certification. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Physically demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood and
body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and
repetitive motions Pushing and pulling heavy objects Full range of
body motion including handling and lifting patients and equipment
Manual and finger dexterity Hand eye coordination Standing and
walking for extensive periods of time Lifting and carrying items
weighing up to 50 lbs Corrected vision and hearing to within normal
range Working irregular hours PI187501461
Keywords: SCA Health, Rockville , Surgical Tech Certified (PT) - Montgomery Surgery Center, Healthcare , Rockville, Maryland
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