Area of Interest Allied Health Sign On Bonus 7500 FTE Hours per pay period 1.0 Department Surgery- SLRMC Shift 7am-330pm with weekends and on call Job ID 177590 Overview UnityPoint-St Lukes Hospital Full-Time Days M-F 7am-330pm plus call 7500.00 Sign on bonus to qualified applicants
To assist the surgeon and to perform technical skills in the Operating Room under the direction and supervision of the surgeon in accordance with hospital and OR policy.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. We are proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
• Expect paid time off • Parental leave • 401K matching • Employee recognition program • Dental and health insurance • Paid holidays • Short and long-term disability • More
We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Leadership Assists in creating a positive work environment by mentoring of staff, students, and working with team members to develop and facilitate initiatives to strive for positive outcomes in quality and care of patients.
Complies with all policies and procedures and guides team members with compliance. Reliable attendance is an expectation of the team member role as well as a leader in the unit.
Professional Growth Assumes responsibility for continued growth in areas of competencies, lifelong learning, and involvement in unit and hospital quality of care projects. Specialty certifications and continuing education are strongly encouraged.
Supports use of Evidenced Based Practice and incorporates best practices into daily care routine. Participates in mandatory education and unit meetings per established guidelines. Compiles with all safety goals, infection prevention, and risk management policies and procedures.
Completes annual mandatory education.
Communication Communicates utilizing the FOCUS standards in all aspects of care and interactions with others. Effectively communicates with all team members, physicians, ancillary staff, and all customers. Verbal communication is clear and concise, and written communication is legible and done using approved abbreviations.
Collaboration Practice indicates compliance with HIPAA, DNV, OSHA, and all other regulatory agencies. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible in meeting needs of the unit as a team member.
Operating Room Functions Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required of a Surgical Technician in accordance with established procedures as required.
Directs and assists in carrying-out safe aseptic techniques and procedures as outlined in the Operating Room Policy & Procedure manuals. Observes and reports contamination or breaks in aseptic techniques.
Directs and assists in the maintenance and handling of special instruments and equipment. Always maintains responsibility for ensuring safe patient care.
Utilizes patient care and unit supplies in a manner that is both patient care and cost-effective.
Qualifications
Successful completion of an approved training program for Operating Room Technicians is required.
Must be BCLS certified through AHA upon hire or obtained within 30 days from date of hire.
Must be able to complete computer programs.
Must be able to meet the competency of unit assigned to and be able to successfully complete orientation.
Must be able to meet reliable attendance guidelines.
Must be able to perform the essentials functions of the job, including ability to communicate effectively.
Able to distinguish colors.
Able to read, write, comprehend, and speak English.
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Environmental Conditions
May be subjected to noise and odors.
Moving mechanical parts found in work environment.
Universal precautions must be followed in all areas workers are exposed to biologic and chemical hazards and must use appropriate protective gear as trained.
Work is performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled, and humidity-controlled environment.