Technologist, Quality - 3rd Shift

Company: The Christ Hospital - 2139 Auburn Avenue
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: January 30, 2025

Job Description:

Certification Details
BLS
State Licensure
Job Details
- Job Responsibilities:
-- Checks daily assignment.
-- Reviews surgical preference lists to clarify surgical routine and update preference lists as needed.
-- Utilize resources to obtain needed supplies for the case.
-- Checks table(s) for complete readiness for each procedure. Ensures all items needed for the case are present.
-- Obtains physician's special instruments and sutures prior to start of the case.
-- Demonstrates knowledge and dexterity in handling of special supplies and equipment and assures its proper functioning.
-- Knowledgeable of the specifics of the surgical procedure and able to perform these tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
-- Under the surgeon's supervision, assists with suctioning secretions, holding retractors, assisting with skin closure, cutting sutures and irrigating wounds.
-- Circulates for operative procedures under supervision of R.N.
-- At the end of procedure assist with site care.
-- Cleanses operative site.
-- Connects drainage tubes to appropriate devices.

Job Requirements
- 2 years of experience minimum.
- Competency in selected skills is required through hospital provided instruction.
- Sound judgment and knowledge of scientific principles must be used.
- The Surgical Technologists demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
- The ST effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.
- The ST maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
- The ST demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.
- The ST is responsible for knowledge, use, care, and handling of surgical instruments.
Additional Details
- Required Skills & Experience:
-- Frequent exposure to stressful patient situations requires the ability to maintain composure in order to respond swiftly and effectively to patient needs.
- Preferred Skills & Experience:
-- N/A

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