Surgical Tech Cert or Non Cert

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewSat and SunHow would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.ResponsibilitiesThe Surgical Technologist I - functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health careteam in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability toperform duties within the context of low to moderate surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work abovethis level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case andanticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Duties include, but are not limited to,preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant forthe maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments,supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Otherduties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additionalperioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times.Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.QualificationsRequired Minimum Education: High school diploma/ GED required or graduate of an accredited (for example:CAAHEP and ABHES) program in surgical technology or a licensed practical nurse.Required Minimum Experience: N/A.Required Minimum Certification: National certification, CST or NCC in surgical technology preferred.Required Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write and speak the English language; Strong customer service andinterpersonal skills; Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care; Ability todelegate to other team members as required; Ability to multi-task essential; Ability to function in stressful andemergency situations essential; Strong detail orientation required; Knowledge of surgical procedures required; Basiccomputer skills are required.We'd like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we'll help you make the most of all life's moments - on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including: -Your Wellness, -Your Pay, -Your Future, -Your Joy. - We think it's pretty simple - we care for our team members and our team members care for the community. Make a difference in patients' lives--- and your own! Here, it's more than healthcare - it's CareerCare!

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