What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician - casual position at Amery Hospital?
The Surgical Technician provides technical assistance to the physician during surgical and diagnostic procedures. This person prepares instruments, stocks the operating room, and monitors equipment before, during and after surgery. The Surgical Technician has an understanding of the procedure being performed, provides patient care to the surgical patients under supervision of the registered nurse and works closely with OR staff to provide comprehensive quality patient care. The Surgical Technician follows proper infection control practices and use of personal protective equipment.
Work Schedule:
- 0 FTE/ 0.0 hrs. per week as needed
- As needed for department coverage during the week (Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Call 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.).
- Will be part of the required call rotation for weekend coverage.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of a Surgical Technician program, eligible for certification (to become certified within six months of hire)
- BLS certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year directly related experience is preferred but willing to consider new graduates.
- Experience in EPIC computer system
Benefits:
- Amery Hospital & Clinic offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 403b with match, disability insurance and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect the first day of employment.
About Us:
Since being established in 1956, Amery Hospital & Clinic has provided outstanding health care to Amery and our surrounding communities. We provide the kind of high-quality care you'd expect to find in a "big city" with the personalized dedication you can expect from a hometown doctor. In addition to primary care for all stages of life, we offer specialty services including oncology, cardiology, orthopedics and surgical services.
We strive to offer more to our patients - more care options, more comfort and more expertise. In addition to our hospital and clinics, we provide specialized care for patients at our Behavioral Health Center and Wound Healing Center. We also work in close collaboration with other hospitals in the HealthPartners health care system, giving our community access to the high-quality care.
As a partner for good, we believe that outstanding health care comes from combining science with compassion, spirit and humanity. Everyone on our team helps make health care and insurance simpler and more affordable for all. Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and the communities we serve.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
