Surgical Technologist Certified/Full-Time
Company: Montrose Memorial Hospital
Location: Montrose
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Montrose Hospital has been
rated in the top 100 small hospitals in the nation for the 6th time
in a row!!! COME WORK WITH US!!!! Montrose
is a historic Colorado town on the beautiful Western Slope of the
Rocky Mountains, perched in the perfect spot to serve as your base
camp for year-round outdoor adventure. Montrose Memorial Hospital
offers patients personalized and professional healthcare, backed by
the latest technology and practices. In addition to providing
advanced medical care, the hospital strives to be an integral part
of the community it serves, leading the way in improving and
maintaining the health of the entire population. The culture of
community service is nurtured between and among the staff at
Montrose Memorial Hospital. As a community grows, so must its
delivery of healthcare. In the rapidly expanding part of
southwestern Colorado, Montrose Memorial Hospital plays a vibrant
and vital role in maintaining the health of the community it serves
and attracting people to the area. Montrose
is nestled within easy reach of a remarkably vast selection of
outdoor experiences. Thus the slogan "Stay here. Play everywhere."
With the plummeting depths of the Black Canyon National Park just
to the east, the towering and majestic San Juan Mountains to the
south, the expansive Uncompahgre Plateau to the west, and
lake-bejeweled Grand Mesa to the north, and an expansive water
sports park right in the middle of town, Montrose is literally
surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and
adventure. There is something for everyone! Position
Overview: Functions as an
instrument technician, coordinating and assembling appropriate
instrumentation for each individual case, passing instrumentation,
appropriate medications, and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
Follows the established plan of care and provides direct surgical
care interventions within the scope of practice. Works under the
supervision of the OR Clinical Coordinator, Director of Surgical
Services and/or RN (Circulator). Collaborates with unit/hospital
staff and other health professionals. Essential
Functions: a)
Uses acceptable standards of practice based on AORN/AST Standards
to help the individual/family identify and meet basic health need
and to achieve a positive surgical outcome. b)
Works independently as a Scrub Technician displaying expert
knowledge of surgical instrumentation for a variety of
cases. c)
Understands surgical techniques and recognizes breaks in
techniques. d)
Works closely with the Circulating RN to assist Surgeon to perform
cases in a timely manner and organizes work to reduce downtime
between cases. e)
Promotes a climate in which patients can act in their own interest
or intervenes when they are unable to do so. f)
Uses nursing process, in collaboration with the Circulating RN, to
provide patients education and patient care planning. g)
Uses available resources to help bring a better understanding of
specific surgical processes to fellow workers. h)
Works to achieve desired health care outcomes by effectively
utilizing human and material resources. i)
Is accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional
responsibilities related to nursing practice across all roles,
within the scope of practice. j)
Other duties as assigned.
Keywords: Montrose Memorial Hospital, Snowmass , Surgical Technologist Certified/Full-Time, Other , Montrose, Colorado
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