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Presence Health
Location: Evanston, IL 60202 Document ID: AC016-0GAU Posted on: 2018-05-1405/14/2018 Job Type: RegularJob Schedule:Full-time
2018-06-13
Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgery, St Francis Hospital, Evanston
Requisition ID: 44878
Location: Presence St Francis Hosp
Location Address:
355 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 United States (US)
Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 40
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Rotating
FLSA: N
SUMMARY
The Certified Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2. Scrubs, gowns and gloves. Gowns and gloves the surgeon and assistants. Passes instruments, equipment, implants, etc. to the surgeon during the procedure. Prepares sterile dressings.
3. Performs duties of second assistant as needed. As directed by surgeon: holds retractors or instruments, sponges or suctions operative site, cuts sutures, connects drains to suction apparatus, applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders and applies dressings to closed wounds.
4. Performs appropriate counts with the circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed.
5. Assists physicians and RNs with patient preoperative preparation including positioning and transferring patients using proper lifting and transferring equipment and techniques.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
Computer Skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Certified Surgical Technologist credential required
CPR certification required.
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Business Unit: Presence St Francis Hospital
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