Portland, ME
Maine Medical Center
Full Time - Rotating Shift
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 135549
Summary
At Maine Medical Center, we aim to provide our patients with the safest, highest-quality care possible. This commitment extends to our health care clinicians, through a dedication to creating an exceptional work environment which attracts and retains only the most talented medical and support staff. As a local and national leader in quality, we challenge ourselves every day to find a better way, keep patients safe, and improve each outcome.
This Position is eligible for a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for new grads, $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced Techs, and $10,000 for experienced Cardiac Surg Tech. Plus Relocation Assistance available
Position Summary
Performs first scrub role on core cases of assigned services. Directly assists the surgeon by passing sterile instruments and supplies at the sterile field. Demonstrates ability to anticipate surgeon's requests on core cases of assigned services, expediting the process of surgery and improving patient outcomes. Shares responsibility with the RN for countable items at the field. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and uses in the Operating Room. Assists with the mixing and administration of heparin, local anesthesia, radiology contrast dyes, antibiotic solutions, Papaverin, Thrombin, Properly labels all medication on the sterile field. Able to meet the specific care need of the patient as relates to the patient's age group. When performing second scrub role, responsibilities including holding retractors, sponging or suctioning the operative site as directed by the surgeon. Understand and properly uses instrumentation/equipment, considering the maintenance, safety and availability. Participates in the teaching of staff and students appropriate to ones experience.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Knowledge of aseptic technique and operating room standards and procedures, acquired through completion of course in an approved school of Surgical Technology.
License/Certifications: Certification required within 6 months of employment or at the discretion of the Department Director.
Experience: N/A
Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with others.
Ability to stand continually for several hours, and move, position, transport patients stretchers, equipment and etc.
Ability to concentrate on detail and adjust quickly to changes of assignment.
Demonstrates responsibility for identification of techs own learning needs and communicates these needs to the appropriate resource staff.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our package includes health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system consisting of eight local hospital systems, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and over 19,000 employees. It is the largest health system in northern New England and provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, youll be working with healthcare professionals that truly value the people around them both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the wellbeing of our communities and employees. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Our care and the science behind that care is top rate. Join us and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to another level.
Apply at https://www.careersatmainehealth.org/jobs/740867-surgical-technologist-i
For more information contact Michael Bolanz at MBolanz@mainehealth.org