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Position: Surgical Tech - $20,000 Sign on Bonus with a two year commitment.
Schedule/Shift: 1.0 FTE
- Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Hours: 0630 - 1500
- Holiday A rotation
- Call rotation - Housing available when on call overnight.
Compensation Range:
Surgical Tech I: $29.83 - $49.95/hour (Step Scale 1 - 20)
Surgical Tech II: $31.61 - $52.92/hour (Step Scale 1 - 20)
Surgical Tech III: $32.56 - $54.52/hour (Step Scale 1 - 20)
+ any applicable shift differential
Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System
At Good Shepherd Health Care System, we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community.
Why Choose Good Shepherd?
- Independent & Financially Stable organization
- Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services
- Supportive Administration & Culture
- Thriving, Growing Region supporting outdoor lifestyle & adventure.
Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth.
DEFINITION OF POSITION:
Performs a variety of technical duties to assist the surgeon, patient and or team with surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes
Must be able to:
1. Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of
Efficiency or composure
2. Work independently
3. Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality
4. Convey empathy and compassion to those expressing pain, grief or trauma
5. Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
6. Incorporate guest relations in daily activities.
Working Conditions
Inside environment, protected from the weather but not necessarily temperature changes. Subject to frequent exposure to infection, contagious disease, and hazardous materials and equipment. Occasionally subject to combative patients. Variable noise levels. Also subject to rapid pace, multiple stimuli, unpredictable environment, and critical situations.
Physical Demands/Traits
Must be able to:
1. Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear
2. Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
3. Perceive characteristics of objects through the eyes
4. Extend arms and hands in any direction
5. Seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands
6. Pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers
7. Able to lift/carry 50 lbs or more
8. Able to tolerate frequent prolonged standing/walking
9. Able to lift, position, push and/or transfer patients.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Surgical Tech I
Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: NA
Licenses/ certifications/ registrations
Required: None required.
Preferred: NA
Experience
Required: NA
Preferred: One-year perioperative services experience preferred.
Qualifications Surgical Tech II
Education Required: Associate degree or National Certification.
Preferred: NA
Licenses/ certifications/ registrations
Required: Associate degree or National Certification.
Preferred: NA
Experience
Required: NA
Preferred: 6 months’ clinical experience preferred.
Qualifications Surgical Tech III
Education Required: Associate degree.
Preferred:
Licenses/ certifications/ registrations
Required: Certified Surgical Technologist.
Preferred:
Experience
Required: three years of perioperative experience.
Other: Surgical Tech I, II, III
- Exposure to blood, sharp instruments and other devices, body fluids and tissue, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
- Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
- Working irregular hours including call hours
- Manual and finger dexterity
- Hand and eye coordination
- Corrected vision and hearing within normal range
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