Surg Tech 1 - Dig Hlth Ctr
Company: CARLE
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: September 15, 2023
Job Description:
The Surgical Technologist provides clinical support in the
Digestive Health Center. As a member of the endoscopy team, the
Surgical Technologist assists with patient care activities, obtains
specimens, assists physician with instruments and setting up and
tearing down room between cases. Role includes reprocessing of
endoscopes and accessory instruments and resource for technical
equipment within the department.
- Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and
equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective
department.
- Collects data on assigned patients as directed by the RN and
the unit based performance standards.
- Performs accurate documentation duties on the nursing unit and
in patient records as directed by unit based performance standards
and guidelines.
- Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to
maintain a clean and/or sterile environment. Maintains separation
of clean and dirty.
- Communicates effectively with team members and patients and
families.
- Assists providers with procedures and treatments.
- Assists in cleaning and sterilization of instruments in
accordance with unit and hospital policy and nursing society
guidelines.
- Cleans and stocks exam and procedure rooms.
- Obtains specimens and transports in accordance to hospital
policy.
- Resource for technical equipment within the department.
- Assists with inventory and restocking of supplies.
- Assists the physician with equipment needed to perform
procedure.
- Prepares the procedure room with appropriate supplies and
equipment.
- Reprocesses endoscopes.
- Assists the RN. Provides care to patients that is within their
scope as directed by the RN.
- Assists the physician in collecting specimens.
Keywords: CARLE, Bloomington , Surg Tech 1 - Dig Hlth Ctr, Other , Bloomington, Illinois
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