Surgical technologist - proctor

Overview Sign-on bonus & Relocation bonus Available! Provides surgical technology to direct and indirect care and service. Assist surgeon, performs operative/invasive procedures. Serves as a resource to other technologist, trains new technologist, trains students and functions as an informal lead technologist role as needed. Mentoring and utilizing the additional education gained through certification will be used to assist peers, perform more efficiently and raise performance.

QualificationsLicense/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)Education: Associate's Degree: Surgical Technology; Certificate of Completion: Surgical TechnologyOther Knowledge/Skills: ResponsibilitiesPreparation for surgeon specific operative/invasive procedures that's timely, accurate effective and efficient.Instruments equipment and suture are appropriate, complete and functional.Sets up sterile field and is scrubbed prior to patent entering the roomSets up case so that another can step into an organized back table and mayo.Have appropriate "have available" items.Uses resources wisely, avoids unnecessary opening.Motions are fluid and not redundant.Set up time for a variety of case types is within acceptable range.Aware of and is prepared for case needs, i.e. two mayo'llaborates with surgeon prior to case and adjusts as necessary.Precept surgical techs and RNs to prepare for surgeon specific procedures. Scrubs on simple to complex procedures for a variety of specialties.Able to "run mayo" independently.Aware of surgeon's techniques and preferences.Adapts style to match surgeon and nfident and competent during routine and emergency procedures.Is prepared for sequencing, i.e. clamp, cut, tie.Anticipates and provides so that attention needs not be diverted from the operative field.Attentive to case, pays attention to subtle cues and responds appropriately.Pro-active identification of needs: averts need to have someone run for things.Observe technique of self and others and intervenes appropriately.Performs in first scrub, first assist and second scrub roles.Performs case closing activities such as dressing application,