Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Posted: 25-Dec-24
Location: Lenexa, Kansas
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Internal Number: 24045279
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits and Paid Days off from Day One
- Employee Referral Program
- Career Development
- Sign-on Bonus, with a two-year commitment agreement signed by eligible candidates
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time (40 hours a week)
Shift: Days
Location: 23401 Prairie Star Parkway Building B, Suite 200, Lenexa KS 66227
The community you’ll be caring for:
At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
The role you’ll contribute:
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.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- 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.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- Minimum qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association
- Preferred qualifications:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Graduate of an accredited school for Surgical Technology
1 to 2 Years of Position-Related Experience
