Job description
Overview:
Position Purpose
Handles instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure, while on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Works under the direction of the physician, Unit Manager, and Chief Nursing Officer. Adheres to all areas of the KHI Behavioral Expectations Agreement to include standards for Courtesy, Respect and Privacy. Communication, Responsiveness, Teamwork, Professionalism and safety.
Benefits
Key Responsibilities
Assessment of Procedure: •
Education
Certification:
Special Position Requirements
Exposure Categories:
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When incredible people and incredible facilities like ours join together, incredible things happen. If you want to be a part of an incredible team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to explore this opportunity with KRMC and apply online today for Intensive Care Unit, RN, Registered Nurse, Kingman, Lake Havasu, Bullhead City, Arizona, Las Vegas, Healthcare.
Facility Profile
Kingman Regional Medical Center is the largest healthcare provider and the only remaining not-for-profit hospital in Mohave County, Arizona. As a 235-bed multi-campus healthcare system, our medical center includes more than 1,800 employees, 280 physicians/allied health professionals, and 250 volunteers. Kingman Regional Medical Center is recognized as an innovator in rural healthcare, a teaching hospital and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. We provide a full-continuum of highly-technical and specialized medical services to meet the healthcare needs of our community.
Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman has a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes, Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live, work and play!
Position Purpose
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.
Handles instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure, while on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Works under the direction of the physician, Unit Manager, and Chief Nursing Officer. Adheres to all areas of the KHI Behavioral Expectations Agreement to include standards for Courtesy, Respect and Privacy. Communication, Responsiveness, Teamwork, Professionalism and safety.
Benefits
We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities:
- Exceptional Colleagues
- Join us and you'll be a part of a culture where we support each other and celebrate what makes each of us a special person as we work together with integrity, compassion, teamwork, respect, and accountability.
- Our leaders demonstrate their commitment by gathering feedback, supporting, and empowering team members to do their best work through regular leadership rounding.
- Health and Well-Being
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
- Generous Paid Leave Accruals
- 403b Pension Plan with Employer Contributions
- Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Identity Theft Protection
- On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
- Employer Paid Employee Wellness Center Membership with fitness classes, personal training, indoor pool, racquetball, and basketball courts
- Career Growth and Development
- Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees
- As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Key Responsibilities
[List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]
Assessment of Procedure: •
- The Surgical Tech demonstrates understanding of various procedures – refers to preference cards.
- Demonstrates initiative, pulls cases for upcoming day.
- Identify the structure and functions of body parts; recognize common disorders of the body.
Procedure Needs:
- Communicates effectively with team members and surgeons to accurately prepare for each case according to individual physician preference.
- Formulates a plan and prepares instrumentation and equipment for the case.
Procedure Implementation:
- The Surgical Tech provides care according to established AST Standards and KHI Policy and Procedures through clear communication and ethical actions.
- The Surgical Tech acts as a patient advocate maintaining confidentiality.
- Delivers care and communicates information in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner.
- Recognizes and understands each individual is totally responsible for their own actions.
- Surgical Tech demonstrates effective verbal and non-verbal communication by providing supportive and emotional care to the patient and family.
- Surgical Tech practices positive team building activities and interactions.
- Demonstrates initiative and is productive and efficient in use of time, completed extra duties.
Quality of Care:
- Provides patient care according to established AST standards and KHI policy and procedures.
- Identifies emergency situations and use of sound judgment in instituting established procedures to correct them in a calm and efficient manner.
- Apply the principles of asepsis in knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care.
- Develops initiative in order to inquire and explore new surgical procedures and subjects related to the Operating Room and to the surgical patient.
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the patient’s exposure to trauma.
- Differentiate sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for specific procedures. 5449 (Init:08/17ms; Rev: 2/18sn Rev: 4/18sn) (Please refer to electronic document management system for the most current revision)
- Display dexterity in the use of surgical instruments and knowledge of the step-by-step procedure for specific surgical procedures.
- Understands the actions and use of anesthetic agents in order to be able to care for the patient in an intelligent manner.
- Identify the structure and functions of body parts; recognize common disorders of the body. Education:
- The Tech acquires and maintains current knowledge in Surgical Technology.
- Provides documentation for in-service attendance required by nursing division.
- Keeps abreast of happenings on assigned nursing unit as documented by attendance at staff meetings or initialing meeting minutes and demonstrating knowledge and understanding of current information. • Completes Annual Mandatory Hospital Program update.
Qualifications
Education
- The Tech acquires and maintains current knowledge in Surgical Technology.
- Provides documentation for in-service attendance required by nursing division.
- Keeps abreast of happenings on assigned nursing unit as documented by attendance at staff meetings or initialing meeting minutes and demonstrating knowledge and understanding of current information.
- Completes Annual Mandatory Hospital Program update.
- Graduate of a school of Surgical Technology and or similar training
Certification:
- BLS through the American Heart Association
- Surgical Tech Certification
Special Position Requirements
[Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard, or related special conditions which apply to the position]
Exposure Categories:
- Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
- Subject to burns and cuts
Work Requirements
[Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.- Able to lift 50 to 75 pounds, combined lift of 150 pounds.
- Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
- Must be able to stand for extended period of time.
- Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
Apply Now
When incredible people and incredible facilities like ours join together, incredible things happen. If you want to be a part of an incredible team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to explore this opportunity with KRMC and apply online today for Intensive Care Unit, RN, Registered Nurse, Kingman, Lake Havasu, Bullhead City, Arizona, Las Vegas, Healthcare.
Facility Profile
Kingman Regional Medical Center is the largest healthcare provider and the only remaining not-for-profit hospital in Mohave County, Arizona. As a 235-bed multi-campus healthcare system, our medical center includes more than 1,800 employees, 280 physicians/allied health professionals, and 250 volunteers. Kingman Regional Medical Center is recognized as an innovator in rural healthcare, a teaching hospital and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. We provide a full-continuum of highly-technical and specialized medical services to meet the healthcare needs of our community.
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