Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Job description

Something special starts here. You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health. You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health: Join a team that cares about the community Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education Professional development and recognition Excellent benefits We’re looking for you. Job Description Schedule: M-F 5 x 8 hr shifts with minimal call The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the patient care team, under the supervision of the physician, registered nurse and/or the unit director. This position provides technical skills in the role of the surgical scrub during operative procedures. Responsibilities Promotes the vision, mission and PI philosophy of LMH. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills to promote teamwork, collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to deliver optimal patient services. Performs skills from skills checklist accurately. Participates in performance improvement activities, initiating improvement through proper channels. Respects and demonstrates confidentiality. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates accountability for maintaining and advancing professional competency, meeting educational requirements pertinent to practice. Demonstrates flexibility regarding scheduling. Adheres to safety policies and procedures and displays knowledge of hospital’s emergency code procedures. Participates in staff meetings. May participate in QA, PI activities and other hospital committees. May participate in communications with the surgical representatives with the various vendors. Demonstrates expertise with instrumentation, setting up the case and physician preferences. Performs other duties as needed or assigned. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position Qualifications Required: Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program, or 5 years of scrub technician experience or hospital surgical technologist experience. BLS Certification Preferred: Recent six to twelve months of Surgical Technologist experience in the Operating Room Certification in Surgical Technology Our Cultural Beliefs People First Integrity Matters Better Together At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.