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Certified Surgical Technician- LGH, Full time, Days-7a-3:30p

Centra HealthLynchburg🇺🇸United States

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SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationLynchburg, United States

Job description

The Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, insuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical Technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The Surgical Technologist adheres to a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment.

Creates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harm
Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)
Participates in initiatives resulting from quality indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics
Assists RN with patient education as appropriate
Promotes and sustains a culture reflective of Centra's best practices
Operationalizes change resulting from evidence-based practice or research
Applies service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues
Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner
Identifies personal contributions to unit-based cascading goals
Contributes to processes that support efficient patient flow
Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively
Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self assessment and attainment of degrees, certifications, and continuing education
Contributes to providing a supportive environment that is conducive to learning for all students from all academic programs
Other duties as assigned

Required Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.  Graduation from a Commission of Accreditation of Allied health Education programs (CAAHEP)-accredited school of Surgical Technology.

Required Certifications and Licensures: Certification in Surgical Technology.

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