Surgical Tech Certified (Pool) - Surgical Center of the Treasure Coast
Company: SCA Health
Location: Port Saint Lucie
Posted on: August 4, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
Category: Per DiemOverviewToday, SCA Health has grown to 11,000
teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support
physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care.
Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning
physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal:
delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a
better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total
cost of care. As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated
care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as
they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has
a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that
allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or
challenge:We connect patients to physicians in new and
differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty
Management Solutions business.We have pioneered a physician-led,
multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician
agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to
value-based care.We lead the industry in value-based payment
solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that
provides easy predictable billing to patients.We help physicians
address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia
and ancillary service lines. The new SCA Health represents who we
are today and where we are going-and the growing career
opportunities for YOU. ResponsibilitiesWe are actively hiring for
an Surgical Technologist Certified.Promote the mission, vision, and
values of SCA. Function as a scrub person during operative and
other invasive procedures by Protecting the patient from injury
caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, laser,
mechanical, and thermal sources. Demonstrating safe operating of
equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and
correcting an unsafe situation. Performing accounting procedures to
protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items.
Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient's advocate.
Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.
Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal
protective equipment. Performing interventions to maintain the
patient's wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.
Performing interventions to protect the patient from surgical site
infection. Assembling supplies and equipment required for the
procedure. Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and
instruments for the procedure. Providing instruments and supplies
to the surgical team during the procedure. Protecting the patient's
rights, dignity, and privacy. Providing age-specific, culturally
competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.
Maintaining a fire safe environment. Practicing and monitoring
aseptic technique. Complying with Universal Protocol and facility
site validation and time-out policy. Maintain radiation safety at
all times in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport
them to the decontamination areas. Evaluate the patient's progress
toward attaining outcomes. Provide hand-off report to other
teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient's
condition and response to care. Document episode of care
accurately, timely, completely, and legibly. Demonstrate effective
communication and collaboration skills with members of the
perioperative team and other stakeholders. Assist with post
procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure
room and preparation of room for subsequent patients. Serve as a
member of a multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative
patient care. Participate in quality review and performance
improvement projects. Participate in the performance appraisal
process. Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to
foster effective work relationships. Maintain required
competencies. Pursue professional growth. Act as a patient advocate
and main privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health
information. Comply with all SCA and facility policies and
procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and professional
guidelines when providing patient care. Actively participate in
team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles. Demonstrate
fiscal responsibility. Perform all other duties as assigned.
QualificationsHigh School Graduate or equivalent. Graduate of a
recognized and accredited Surgical Technologist Program. Prior
Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred. Current Surgical
Technologist certification preferred. Successful completion of BCLS
Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current
BCLS certification. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Physically demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood and
body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and
repetitive motions Pushing and pulling heavy objects Full range of
body motion including handling and lifting patients and equipment
Manual and finger dexterity Hand eye coordination Standing and
walking for extensive periods of time Lifting and carrying items
weighing up to 50 lbs Corrected vision and hearing to within normal
range Working irregular hours PI187553546
Keywords: SCA Health, Port St. Lucie , Surgical Tech Certified (Pool) - Surgical Center of the Treasure Coast, Healthcare , Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Click
here to apply!
|