Surgical Technologist - Newark - Full-Time
$53,082–$79,622 year
On-siteNewark, Delaware, United States
Job Summary
Assist the surgical team under a professional nurse's direction by providing skilled care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. Demonstrate proficient clinical scrub skills across a wide range of procedures, managing instruments and equipment while maintaining strict aseptic technique. Respond appropriately to crisis situations, initiate interventions within your scope, and notify the circulating RN of all issues. Actively participate in unit activities, communicate effectively with patients, families, and physicians, and report unsafe conditions or hazards to your supervisor. Provide ongoing feedback to the Assistant Nurse Manager regarding preference cards and tray contents. This role supports a Level-I Trauma center and serves neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited, approved surgical technologist program
- BCLS certification
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, climb
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to scrub responsibilities for the care of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient in the OR
- Ability to act independently within established procedures and protocols
- Ability to perform specific unit tasks as assigned by the RN
- Ability to exercise judgement, tact and diplomacy
- Ability to make decisions utilizing sound judgement
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to utilize computer and keyboard
- Schedule: Day/Evening - 0700-1930/ 0700- 1530 | 2(12hr) shifts and 2(8hr) shifts weekly
- 1-2 Spring/Summer Holiday
- 1 Fall/ Winter Holiday
- 1 Weekend every 4 weeks
- PRN 2-3 shifts per month
- Trauma Call 1 per month
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