Surgical Tech, Jewish Hospital, Vascular Lab

Surgical Technician, Vascular Lab, 1st Shift-Jewish Hospital page is loaded## Surgical Technician, Vascular Lab, 1st Shift-Jewish Hospital locations:
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JR The Surgical Technician renders direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse during surgical intervention by anticipating and providing equipment, supplies, and instruments to the surgical team using principles of sterile technique for the care of the surgical patient.
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* Essential Functions:

*** Prepares the operative area of the patient, drapes sterile field and maintains an aseptic environment by practicing sterile technique throughout the surgical procedure (e.g. reports contamination of sterile field to the surgical team)
* Passes instruments, sponges and sutures to surgeon and surgical assistants, counts needles, sponges, and instruments at appropriate intervals and identifies and monitors all medications.
* Receives and handles surgical specimen as directed by surgeon.
* Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of case and assists with room turnover.
* Institutes cleaning, reprocessing and storage of instruments and equipment
** Shift Requirements:
** Shift Length (in hours): 8 - 12-hour shifts# Shifts/Week: 3 - 5

Overtime

Required:

☐ Infrequently     ☐ Sometimes    ☒ Often    
** Other Functions:
*** Assists in transfer and positioning of patients as directed by surgeon or circulating nurse.
* Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
* Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
* Performs other duties as assigned

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