Job Description

Job Description

Description
Surgical Tech AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Available Day One

Location Address: 9100 W 74th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

* Providing faith-based, whole person care to Kansas City since 1962

* Excellent health benefits, an onsite child care center and fitness facility

* Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education

* Employee Referral Program

* Largest health care provider in Johnson County with three campuses

* Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

* On-site, covered, free parking

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time, Days

6:30 am - 3:00 pm

You Will Be Responsible For:

* Prepare for surgical procedures using the surgeon preference card and obtain supplies and instruments for the procedure.

* Practice sterile and aseptic technique as demonstrated by proper surgical hand scrub, preparation of mayo stand, back table and other sterile surfaces including the draping of the patient.

* Safely manage instrumentation and equipment during the surgical procedure.

* Manage countable items on the surgical field so as to avoid retained surgical items.

* Perform post case clean up and proper care of instrumentation

* Perform patient care including but not limited to medication management on the sterile field, dressing application and assisting with positioning as needed.

* Practice professional accountability by teamwork practices, communication practices and obtaining information and skill when deficits are recognized.
Qualifications
What You Will Need:

* High School Diploma or Equivalent

* Graduate of an accredited school for Surgical Technology preferred

* Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred

* No Previous Experience Required

* 1-2 years of position-related experience preferred

* BLS obtained through the American Heart Association

Job Summary:

The Surgical Tech II (ST) is a select para-professional who is prepared to practice competent perioperative care of patients under the direct supervision of a qualified professional nurse within the context of an accountable work team. The ST is responsible and accountable to assist in planning, coordinating and implementing care of the surgical patient. At the discretion of the manager, the ST is cross-trained to assume all responsibilities pertaining to immediate surgical care.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.