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VillageMD

Delivers local primary care via platform

Surgical Tech - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFlorham Park, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • BLS is required.
  • National certification as an OR Technician is required.
  • Two to four years of experience is required.
  • Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is required.
  • Ability to handle confidential information is required.
  • Ability to maintain good health and consistent attendance is required.
  • Successful completion of initial competency verification for the clinical area is required.
  • Physical requirements include pushing and pulling, lifting heavy objects or carts, mobility, hand and finger dexterity, balance while climbing, bending or reaching, and endurance for prolonged standing, bending and walking.
  • The role involves exposure risks including chemicals, chemotherapy and fumes, loud noises, radiation, sharps, latex, and unplanned or unexpected exposure.

Responsibilities

  • Handle and pass instruments and supplies appropriately.
  • Monitor the sterile field for breaks in technique and take corrective action to maintain it.
  • Apply basic aseptic technique, including gowning, gloving and draping.
  • Check that equipment is functioning before use.
  • Assist the physician with equipment during procedures.
  • Handle specimens according to policy and procedure.
  • Perform counts according to established procedures.
  • Maintain appropriate supply inventory and facilitate acquisition of supplies.
  • Select supplies for procedures using preference lists and revise physician preference lists on an ongoing basis.
  • Use downtime constructively.
  • Maintain proficiency with unit-specific equipment, troubleshoot issues and report malfunctions.
  • Maintain supply levels in the room, anticipate needs, and select equipment and supplies in an organized and timely manner.
  • Clean equipment and instruments before and after use.
  • Participate in evaluating new supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Assist with patient transfer and positioning, and collaborate in room preparation.
  • Complete room turnover within the acceptable timeframe.
  • Choose the correct sterilization method and duration, use the correct indicators, operate sterilizers safely, maintain monitoring logs according to method and policy, and inform the charge nurse of deviations from sterilization parameters.
  • Follow the RN-developed plan of care for the surgical patient.
  • Verify allergies, patient identity and surgical site according to policy; note abnormalities, limitations and injuries; and identify internal devices such as pacemakers and prostheses.
  • Follow policy and procedure for the surgical time-out.
  • Label containers for drugs and solutions appropriately, read medication or solution name, dosage and expiration date aloud with the nurse, communicate medication information as it is passed to the surgeon, and monitor irrigation solutions to help estimate blood loss.
  • Seek learning opportunities and demonstrate skills that contribute to the center’s quality outcomes.
  • Assist with teaching aseptic technique.
  • Attend seminars and meetings relevant to a surgical technologist.
  • Serve as a committee member for the ambulatory surgery center.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • A diploma from a vocational or technical school is preferred.
  • Graduation from an OR Technician Program is preferred.
  • Five to eight years of experience is preferred.
  • Previous experience with standard office technology in a Windows-based environment is preferred.
  • Experience with standard surgical equipment and instruments and specific patient care is preferred.

About the Company

VillageMD

Delivers local primary care via platform

Preparing a concise company summary for VillageMD.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$491M
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2013

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