What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSSC Surgical Technologist position at Good Samaritan Hospital?
Job Info
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Hours 930a-6p M-F. Weekend/Weekday call rotation
Job Summary:
Provides patient care for the unit/department by optimizing operations and organizational efficiencies while promoting a world class environment.
Essential Job Duties:
- Maintain sterility during surgical procedures.
- Communicate and collaborate with RN and other multidisciplinary departments to coordinate the appropriate care for the surgical patients in the most efficient and highest quality manner.
- Follow all relevant federal requirements, AORN standards, The Joint Commission standards, and hospital policies and procedures, when caring for the patient and performing other tasks.
- Participate in unit and hospital wide Performance Improvement activities.
- Provides direction and collaborates with team members to support a healthy work environment.
- Pursue lifelong education, staying current on professional changes and best practices of surgical technique.
- Maintain financial responsibility in helping to stay within the unit’s budget.
- Communicate any issues with equipment and supplies with charge nurse, manager and inventory coordinator.
- Provide education and be a resource for other staff members, students and new orientees.
- Be responsible for your FTE hours, clock into floated departments correctly, enter standby and call back time appropriately.
- Communicate any issues with equipment and supplies with the Nurse Manager
Secondary Job Duties:
- Other duties as assigned.
Education: Graduate of accredited surgical technician program. Certification in Surgical Technology required with the exception of staff previously granted grandfather status who then must demonstrate competence as described in Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
Licensure: Not applicable, certification required. 15 CEU's for those in grandfather status.
Experience: Previous hospital or healthcare experience, clinical experience. Basic Life Support. 15 continuing education units for those in grandfather status.
Posting Date: 2025-10-28T17:58:50 00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Evening Shift
Locations: 520 S 7th St Vincennes IN 47591