What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Agency Surg Tech- FA - Department Only position at CoxHealth?
-
About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics.
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
-
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
-
Job Summary
-
The Internal Agency Certified Surgical Tech is a system-level role who provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients across all hospital procedural locations within the organization. This position will be scheduled per system nursing needs, including weekends and holidays, and thus will not participate in self-scheduling.Direct care staff are required to complete all Hip and Knee Replacement Program curriculum and annual education module(s) assigned.A member of the healthcare team who functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs a variety of technical and supportive functions to assist with the care of the patient throughout their perioperative phase of hospitalization utilizing hospital/departmental standards, policies, protocols and procedures
-
-
Job Requirements
-
Education
-
Required: Graduate from a school of Surgical Technology or 5 years' experience as a Surgical Technologist.Required: Credentialed by the ABSA or CAAHED as a certified first assistant/certified surgical technologist or certified surgical assistant having graduated from an accredited program en route to certification with proof of eligibility to take exam for certification
-
-
Experience
-
Required: 2 years previous hospital and/or work experience as a Surgical TechnologistRequired: Previous hospital and/or work experience as a Surgical Technologist for 36 months before First Assistant Program.
-
-
Skills
-
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-
Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
-
Strong analytical/problem solving skills
-
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
-
Able to work in a fast paced environment
-
Ability to maintain personal effectiveness while dealing with various personalities, skill levels, and rapidly changing situations
-
-
Licensure/Certification/Registration
-
Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days and maintained throughout employment
-
-
