Tech - Or/Surg First Assist PRN
Company: Universal Health Services
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Responsibilities
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the
city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal
combination of traditional values and the most advanced
technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city
living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of
Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality
educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its caregivers. That's why we're
looking for health professionals who are dedicated and passionate
about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our
culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're
looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and
values.
Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers
POSITION SUMMARY: A person having extensive knowledge, experience,
proficiency and/or certifications in comprehensive, technical
surgical skills that provides technical leadership in the care of
the perioperative patient. Working under the direct supervision of
a Registered Nurse, attends to the patients direct care needs. Acts
a primary preceptor for Surgical Technology Students, Techs, and
Sr. Techs in developing needed direct care skills and performs
tasks as delegated by the RN. Works in partnership with a
Registered Nurse and although this individual does not assume an
independent assignment, can be relied upon to demonstrate
excellence in the direct care of the most complex perioperative
patients. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement
initiatives in collaboration with other health team members.
Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and
practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer
groups.
PROVISION OF SERVICES
* Assists the RN in all cases inclusive of the most complex
patients with the implementation of an age appropriate plan of care
through tasks delegated by the RN
* Demonstrates an expert level of technical skills in care delivery
and performing tasks delegated by the RN based on patients'
condition.
* Demonstrates both knowledge and technical expertise regarding
sterile processing, procedures, equipment, supplies, instruments,
and surgical sequence for all procedures applicable to this Lead
Tech - OR/Surgical level (see attached Lead Tech Orientation
Checklist).
* Demonstrates the ability to pass instruments and second scrub on
all procedures applicable to ability in meeting Lead Tech
competencies
* Demonstrates willingness to learn and then educate others on new
procedures, equipment, and techniques. Is able to translate
knowledge into teaching others.
* Demonstrates ability to use prior knowledge in adapting to and
learning new procedures.
* Assists the RN and other Surgical Technologists to provide an
environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors and
employees.
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of
hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.
(UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and
performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed
Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in
2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most
Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune
500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public
Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000
employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care
hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient
facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance
offering, a physician network and various related services located
in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United
Kingdom.
POSITION SUMMARY: A person having extensive knowledge, experience,
proficiency and certifications in
comprehensive, technical surgical skills that provides technical
leadership in the care of the perioperative patient.
Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or
Medical Staff member, attends to the patients direct care
needs. Acts as a primary preceptor for Surgical Technology
Students, Techs, Sr. Techs, Lead Techs and student FAs in
developing needed direct care skills and performs tasks as
delegated by the R.N. or Medical Staff member. Works in
partnership with a Registered Nurse and a Medical Staff member and
although this individual does not assume an
independent assignment, can be relied upon to demonstrate
excellence in the direct care of the most complex perioperative
patients. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence
and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all
customer groups.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
REQUIRED:
1. High School diploma or equivalent required
2. Certification as a Surgical First Assist.
3. Was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare
facility before September 1, 2009 or
Is in the service of the federal government, to the extent the
person is performing duties related to that service
4. Completion of a surgical technologist program with certification
exam eligibility - certification preferred.
5. One-year surgical technology experience preferred.
6. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
upon hire or within 30 days of start date and
maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained
prior to providing patient care.
DISCLAIMER
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not
accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this
employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All
resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email,
the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written
search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole
property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is
hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other
means.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of
mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available
to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal
opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit
to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of
individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex
(including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),
genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is
critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments
and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching
skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS
and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient
and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment
process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or
personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank
information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not
email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo
Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related
email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting
us at: https://uhs.alertline.com
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