Surgical Technologist (Day)
Company: Hired by Matrix
Location: Charleston
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Do you want more than just another job? Are you ready to team up
with an organization that values your contributions? Then Hired by
Matrix is for you! Working with some of the US' premier companies,
we excel at connecting candidates with positive cultures and
dynamic teams. We even go the extra mile with our signature
Consultant Appreciation Program (CAP) to help them in their future
job searches. Hired by Matrix has provided talent solutions to
enhance organizations' team capacities for over three decades. As a
full-service search firm, we partner with companies across
industries, including Financial Services, Fintech, Consumer Goods
and Services, Security and Logistics, Pharmaceutical / Biotech,
Technology, Automotive, Engineering, and Healthcare. At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining a healthcare provider
If so, our client is hiring a Surgical Technologist (Day)! What
You'll Do:
- Serve as first assistant to Vascular Surgeon(s) during
surgery.
- Ensure the availability and functioning of surgical equipment
used in surgical procedures.
- Transport patient to and from operating room, preps patient
prior to surgery, serves as first or second assistant to the
surgeon during the surgical procedure.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and/or irregular
working hours.
- Surgical team including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses,
scrub techs and perfusionists.
- Some interaction with other health care providers.
- Minimal verbal interaction with patients and families.
- Harvest saphenous vein for performance of CABG at the direction
of the primary surgeon and assist with the placement of
extracorporeal circulation.
- Duties also include placing sutures, operating staplers,
opening and closing incisions, applying dressings, positioning and
prepping the patient, aspirating and sponging fluids, wound and
organ retention, and any other activity as directed by the
surgeon
- Ensure the operating room has all the equipment required for
specific procedures and obtains x-rays and medical records for the
physician's review.
- Ensure the work environment is free of unsafe conditions,
clutter and practices.
- Evaluates work conditions to ensure safe practices, infection
control policies and procedures and life and fire safety programs
are met.
- Transport patients to the operating room with the assistance of
the circulating nurse or the anesthesiologist.
- Perform surgical preps including draping patient as appropriate
for surgical procedure.
- Assure all patient charges are tracked and accounted for
properly.
- Maintain service records and reports for administrative and
regulatory purposes and monitor inventory levels and supply usage
to ensure efficient and cost-effective utilization of
resources.
- Anticipates/plans for regulatory changes and space needs
affecting the service.
- Identifies need for program expansion and development to
improve services to customers (patients, physicians and
community).
- Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.
What You'll Bring:
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Must meet one of the following Education and Experience
qualifications:
- LPN or with three years of experience as a LPN and
certification as a Surgical First Assist.
- Surgical Technologist with three years of experience as a
Surgical Technologist and certification as a Surgical First Assist
and a Surgical Technologist.
- High School Education/GED with completion of Surgical First
Assist Program and five years of Surgical First Assistant
experience and certification as a Surgical First Assist.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Certified surgical assistant, certified surgical technologist
and clinical licensures as appropriate with the above
Education.
- Holds current certification by the Liaison Council on
Certification for the Surgical Technologist as a first assistant or
the National Surgical Assistant Association on the Certification of
Surgical Assistants or any entity approved by the National
Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).
- Surgical Technologist must also hold a Surgical Technologist
certification.
- Current certification American Heart Association BLS for
Healthcare Provider Card.
- Clinical experience as a surgical assistant is preferred.
- Certifications & Licenses: BLS - AHA.
- Completed High School (Diploma or GED) is required.
- 40 hrs. in a week, 8 hrs. in a day 5 day in a week.
- Shift - with 2-3 weekday calls and every 3rd weekend call.
- This request requires that they be a certified 1st assistant
will only consider candidate who is skilled with endoscopic vein
harvesting.
- Knowledge of:
- Extensive knowledge of the clinical aspects of surgery.
- Anatomy and physiology.
- Basic patient care.
- Organizational policies and procedures to administer patient
care.
- Common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work
environment.
- Skilled in:
- Preparing and maintaining effective working relationships with
patients, medical staff and co-workers.
- Applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques
of care to provide on-going patient care.
- Identifying problems and recommending solutions.
- Preparing and maintaining records and writing reports.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
with patients, hospitals, medical staff and the public.
- Preparing and maintaining effective working relationships with
patients, medical staff and co-workers.
- Ability to:
- Analyze situations and apply critical thinking.
- Communicate clearly.
- React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- React calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Position
Type: Contract Get in Touch: We want to hear from you! If you think
you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to
Harkishan at to learn more. Who We Are:Since 1986, Hired by Matrix,
Inc. has improved our candidates' lives with exciting job
opportunities that provide outstanding career advancement. Hired by
Matrix offers our contract professionals competitive salaries,
benefits after 60 days, and a 401k option with a company match
after one year. Hired by Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and proud to be certified as both a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise
and a Woman-Owned Small Business. Connect with us on LinkedIn today
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