Surgical Technologist

Job Description

OVERVIEW
Sign-on Bonus Available.

Full-time, benefited position working typically 72-80 hours per two week pay period. Days of work are Monday - Friday with variable day hours. Weekend work will include every 4th weekend on call. Holiday work will include every 4th holiday on call. Night call is 1 night per week on call.

Assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients of all ages in the Operating Room. Functions as the scrub nurse on the surgical team under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of the hospital, Nursing Department and the Operating Room.

Prepares tables, instruments, supplies, and implants as required for specific operations. Has knowledge of surgeon's preference and step by step procedure.

Assists in preparation and draping of the patient and operative area.
Prepares and passes instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies needed in the operative procedure and maintains a correct count.

Prepares and maintains the sterile field for the surgical procedure.

Assists in the delivery, labeling, and preparation of medication on the sterile field under the director of the RN circulator.

Assists in maintenance and care of surgical specimens for laboratory analysis.

Assists with table equipment, positioning patients, application of casts and dressings.

Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Assists in transferring patients to and from the OR suite.

Assists other members of the team with terminal cleanup of room in readiness for the next patient.

Assists the circulating nurse and nurse anesthetist as assigned or required within the legal limitations.

Cleans and stocks assigned rooms.

Will participate in ordering and restocking medications within OR department and hospital guidelines.

Participates in unit meetings, maintenance of physician preference cards and AM report.

Acts as a liaison clinical site coordinator for colleges/universities. Is responsible for the completion of all required/requested documentation as appropriate.

Coordinates educational experience for student surgical technologists. Acts as a mentor and preceptor for students.

Pulls supplies for scheduled procedures for the next day.

Relieve staff for breaks and lunches when able.

Restock carts and supplies, put away clean instruments/trays, and do PAR level orders.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS
High School graduate or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program or have had on the job training as a scrub tech and be eligible for the ND Board of Nursing Registry as a UAP. Certification as a Surgical Tech is required and will need to be maintained.

Previous work experience in the Operating Room preferred but not required. Time to reach competency on the job here: four to six weeks.

CHECK OUT OUR OPENINGS
Go to: www.jrmcnd.com/careers if interested JRMC positions or go to https://careers-jrmcnd.icims.com/jobs/1625/surgical-technologist/job for this position.

JRMC has made a firm and measurable commitment to excellence. A commitment to excellence positively impacts the bottom line while allowing our organization to live out its mission and values. It is our mission to exceed expectations and be THE difference in the lives of those we serve.

It is our vision to make JRMC the best rural hospital in the country for patients to receive care, employees to work and providers to practice.

Contact JRMC Human Resources
(701) 952-4813
Email: jobs@jrmcnd.com
2422 20th Street SW, Jamestown, ND 58401
Monday Friday
8 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
o competitive salary
o immediate benefit package: medical insurance with two plans, life insurance, flex plans, health savings account (HSA), long-term disability
o contributed 401K retirement plan
o paid time off (PTO) including short-term disability
o vision & dental plans
o critical illness & accidental packages
o employee fitness program
o wage increases
o annual service award
o continued education and training

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