Surgical Technologist

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

SITE OF SERVICE:

San Juan VA Medical Center - 10 C. Casia, San Juan 00921, Puerto Rico

Full Time

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Completion of a surgical technology program

Cardiac Certifications: Must have the following hands-on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross:

Basic Life Support (BLS).

Certification: Must have one of the following:

Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Certified as a Tech-in-Surgery (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Experience: 1 full year of working in a surgical setting preferred

U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen.

English Language Requirement: Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.

Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

DUTIES:

Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures performed in: Cardiac, Peripheral Vascular, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Orthopedic, Urology, Plastic, Oral surgery, Thoracic, Gynecology, and General Surgery procedures.

Set's up Equipment and Surgical Instrumentation: Determines Technical Factors

Sets up and test functionality of equipment such as air-powered equipment, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, surgical microscopes, brain navigation systems, lasers, technology advanced robotic surgery, arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment, and recording devices.

Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are both available and in working order prior to the surgical procedure. Adjusts equipment controls to clarify readings and prepare for operation.

Performs nontechnical equipment maintenance and cleaning, and pre-treatment for all reusable medical equipment and instrumentation.

Coordinates repair of potentially hazardous equipment. (frayed cords, malfunctioning controls, etc.) with appropriate staff.

Operates equipment and assists surgical team in performance of procedures, able to trouble shoot and adjust, prior to notification of bio-medical engineering.

HOURS:

Day, night and evening shifts working an 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of services or employment opportunities and benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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