Surg Tech (LPN) in Saint Peter, Minnesota at River's Edge Hospital & Clinic

Responsible for the care and safety of the patients who come under his or her care. Included in this assignment is the responsibility of processing instruments for sterilization for a variety of departments. He/she also assists with procedures performed in all areas of Surgical Services under the guidance of Registered Nursing staff. Takes OR call.

Areas of Responsibility:

Patient Care

• Recognizes and reports relevant patient data to assure that pre, intra, and post-operative needs are met within scope of care.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon to provide quality patient care.
• Able to perform in crises or complex situations, promptly grasping situation and performing role.
• Recognizes and recommends when changes in policy and procedure need to be made to assure quality care.
• Keeps current in areas of responsibility, safety, C.Q.I., and surgeon preferences.
• Contributes of knowledge to staff by giving in-services and reporting on new developments in areas of job responsibility.

Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic techniques, familiarity with surgical instrumentation and equipment, and the principles of microbiology as they pertain to the containment of contamination and the sterilization/disinfection process.
• Demonstrate proper handling specimens to circulating nurse.
• Assists with preparing, processing and providing functioning supplies, equipment, and linen for areas and procedures assigned.
• Anticipates and provides supplies consistently in a timely fashion.
• Assists with the research, input and evaluation of new equipment and supplies.
• Assist with preference card updates and prepare case carts.

Unit Coordination

• Assists in staff scheduling, taking on-call hours and flexing hours as needed.
• Participates willingly in the orientation of new staff and evaluating their readiness for independent functioning.
• Assists in evaluating the work performance of other staff by providing objective feedback to the supervisor.
• Able to coordinate work in surgery.
• Assists in transfer of patients in assigned areas, as needed.
• Seeks opportunity to assist other staff as needed. Contribute to teamwork and spirit.

Work Habits

• Adheres to the Bill of Rights, Vulnerability and Confidentiality policies.
• Treats patients and all others with courtesy and respect.
• Strives to welcome, be helpful and make a positive impact in everyone's hospital experience using AIDET.
• Attends continuing education, reads literature and attends staff meetings (70% mandatory).
• Assist River's Edge Hospital & Clinic to maintain compliance.
• Refers to Policy and Procedure Manual found in PolicyStat.
• Does not abuse sick time and work break policies. Comes to work prepared to meet the daily needs of the patient and the work load.

• Current MN LPN License in good standing.
• Current Surgical Technologist certification strongly preferred.
• 1 year of surgical services experience strongly preferred.
• Holds a current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience in inventory and materials control preferred.
• Communicates and works effectively with people.
• Physical and mental health with emotional stability and maturity. Physical health includes: being able to stand for long periods of time and lifting.
• Sincere interest and a sense of responsibility in patient care.
• Experience in processing of sterile equipment/instruments preferred.
• Experience in inventory and materials control preferred.

We have a full-time (80 hours per two weeks) position available in our Surgical Services department. Primarily day shifts with rotating start times. On-call hours during the evenings, weekends, and holidays are required.

Employees at Rivers Edge Hospital enjoy a traditional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Other benefits include:

• National Certification Bonus
• PERA Public Retirement Association of Minnesota , defined pension benefit plan, 457 Retirement plans
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Longevity Bonus
• Voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Employer paid short term disability
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness
• Free membership to LiveWell Fitness Center