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Job Summary
Summary:Responsible for applying dressings, sterilizing the operation site, inserting tubes and intravenous lines, providing pre and post-operative care to patients, and completing some clerical work such as record keeping and handling the phones.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions:
Assisting with patient resuscitation during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening events.
-Covering patients with surgical drapes to ensure and maintain a sterile operating field, removing patients' body hair, and disinfecting the incision site.
-Determining the availability and inspecting sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment, tools, and supplies.
-Adjusting and maintaining the operating room temperature, humidity, and lighting according to the Surgeon's specifications.
-Applying sutures, staples, clips, and drainage systems and clamping, or cauterizing blood vessels to control bleeding.
Qualifications
Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Surgical Technology preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Surgical Services Experience 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Good manual dexterity and working knowledge of surgical procedures and tasks. - The ability to work in a stressful environment. - Physical stamina to work long shifts and move or lift patients and heavy equipment. - Excellent team working and communication skills. - The ability to remain calm and focused in the operating room.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$17.36 - $22.31/Hourly
Grade
2
EEO Statement:
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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