St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood , KY 41017
Posted 3 weeks ago
Professional and Technical Skills
Respects the patients ethnic origin, spiritual beliefs and the right to privacy and confidentiality.
Assists the circulating nurse (RN) as directed.
Ensures ongoing personal growth and development.
Knowledgeable of aseptic technique when functioning in the scrub person role in the perioperative setting.
Obtains supplies and equipment based on the needs of the patient, surgeon, and anesthesia provider.
Quality/Customer Service
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, visitors, and health care team members.
Maintains certification.
Under the direction of the registered nurse, participates in performance improvement activities.
Patient Safety
Performs accurate initial/baseline sponge, needle, sharps and instrument counts with the RN. Performs accurate consecutive sponge, needle, sharps and instrument counts with the RN.
Under the direction of the RN, demonstrates knowledge of labeling and maintaining medications on sterile field.
Financial Accountability
On-Call Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Credentials, Licenses
Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program.
Proof of certification within one year of hire date.
Specialized Knowledge
Kind and Length of Experience
Graduate of accredited surgical technician program.
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
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