Lead Surgical Technologist- East

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• The Lead Surgical Technologist performs intraoperative patient care and is generally assigned to the scrub role in various surgical procedures, and also performs routine unit tasks.
• Provide emergency care measures as appropriate, and assist in meeting the patient's emotional needs.
• Follow universal precautions, safe handling guidelines, and all other infection control standards.
• Ensure safety and security of self and others and follow special precautions as related to patient care.
• Maintain a clean and organized perioperative unit.
• Promote a positive attitude to staff, families, and patient/guests and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Work under direct supervision of PCC-RN and under the general supervision of Perioperative Managers.
• Perform tasks in a cost‑effective manner without compromising quality of care, and meet hospital continuing education and certification requirements.
• Uphold goals and objectives of the Department of Perioperative Services and contribute to organizational effectiveness and career growth.
• Work variable rotating shifts as assigned; call is assigned on a rotating basis.

• For Hire
  :
  Must be a high school graduate or possess the GED, and must have completed formal Surgical Technology Training Program. Minimum of 2 years related work experience required.
• On-going
  :
  Demonstrates competency to meet essential job functions. Maintains knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement and cost reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols. Meets mandatory educational and health requirements.
• Patient Population Served
  :
  Knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatments necessary to meet the age-specific needs of the patient population served.

• Location:
  
  East Hospital - Main (0398)
• Position Type:
  Regular
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Shift: Rotating Shift

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