Surgical Technologist Certified (FT) / Travel Float Pool
Company: SCA Health
Location: Vernon Hills
Posted on: June 18, 2022
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Job Description:
US-IL-Vernon Hills - US-IL-Naperville - US-IL-Downers Grove -
US-IL-Libertyville - US-IL-Joliet - US-IL-Arlington Heights -
US-IL-Des Plaines# of Openings: 2Category: Technician/Clinical
UnlicensedSystem ID: 21582Group Name: Enterprise
ServicesOverviewAre you an experienced Surgical Technologist who is
interested in working at multiple surgery centers and working with
a wide range of Surgeons? Do you enjoy delivering exceptional care
to your patients? SCA Health is looking for an experienced Surgical
Technologist who will join our team and travel to several different
centers in the Chicagoland Suburbs. This position is a full-time
position and will be compensated at a Float rate and will receive
mileage reimbursement.Our Full-Time Surgical Technologist will
travel between the below SCA Health surgery centers: Hawthorn
Surgery Center-Vernon HillsNaperville Surgical Centre-
NapervilleMidwest Center for Day Surgery-Downers GroveAdvocate
Condell Surgery Center- LibertyvilleAmSurg Surgery
Center-JolietNorthwest Surgery Center- Arlington HeightsGolf
Surgery Center- Des PlainesSCA Health (SCA) is transforming
specialty care in our communities. We relentlessly create value by
aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a
common goal: delivering exceptional care and healing to our
patients and communities we serve. We are driven to achieve the
quadruple aim in health care: high quality outcomes and a better
experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of
care. As a national leader in surgical care, SCA Health's 11,000
teammates operate more than 260 surgical facilities that serve over
1 million patients per year. For more information on SCA, visit
www.sca.health.Why join SCA Health? Consider the following
fantastic benefits...Positive work cultureFloat rate plus mileage
reimbursementCareer growth opportunitiesComprehensive medical,
vision and dental insurance - eligible on Day 1 of employmentPaid
time off plus 8 paid holidaysMaternity/paternity/adoption
benefitsEmployer-paid life and short- and long-term disability
insuranceExcellent 401(k) Planmyscabenefits.comAccountabilities /
ResponsibilitiesWe are actively hiring for a Surgical Technologist
Certified / Travel Float PoolPromote the mission, vision, and
values of SCA Health. Contribute to the company's mission and
vision by utilizing the nursing process in planning, executing, and
evaluating the nursing care given to the surgical patient.Float
between other ambulatory surgery centers in the Chicagoland
Suburbs.Serve as a collaborative consultant and facility advocate
champion a positive work environment.Ability to acclimate to
different clinical settings with minimal supervision.Function as a
scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures
by:Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects
and chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources.
Demonstrating safe operating of equipment and machinery and follows
procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
Performing accounting procedures to protect the patient from
unintended retained surgical items. Speaking up with safety
concerns acting as the patient's advocate. Handling specimens
according to facility policy and procedures. Adhering to standard
precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
Performing interventions to maintain the patient's wound and tissue
perfusion at or above baseline levels. Performing interventions to
protect the patient from surgical site infection. Assembling
supplies and equipment required for the procedure. Preparing and
organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure.
Providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the
procedure. Protecting the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy.
Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within
legal standards of practice. Maintaining a fire safe environment.
Practicing and monitoring aseptic technique. Complying with
Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out
policy. Maintain radiation safety at all times in accordance with
facility policies and procedures. Clean and prepare surgical
instruments for processing and transport them to the
decontamination areas. Evaluate the patient's progress toward
attaining outcomes. Provide hand-off report to other teammates that
are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient's condition and
response to care. Document episode of care accurately, timely,
completely, and legibly. Demonstrate effective communication and
collaboration skills with members of the perioperative team and
other stakeholders. Assist with post procedure cleaning of the
operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room
for subsequent patients. Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary
team in planning perioperative patient care. Participate in quality
review and performance improvement projects. Participate in the
performance appraisal process. Use problem-solving and conflict
resolution skills to foster effective work relationships. Maintain
required competencies. Pursue professional growth. Act as a patient
advocate and main privacy and confidentiality of individuals and
health information. Comply with all SCA HEALTH and facility
policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and
professional guidelines when providing patient care. Actively
participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility. Perform all other duties as
assigned. QualificationsHigh School Graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of a recognized and accredited Surgical Technologist
Program. Four years' experience in OR.Experience in working in
multi-specialty surgery centers.Demonstrates a high degree of
clinical competence and professional maturity.Willing to drive to
different facilities located in the Chicagoland Suburbs plus milage
paid.Prior Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred. Current
Surgical Technologist certification preferred. Successful
completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment or
documentation of current BCLS certification. Working
Conditions/Physical Requirements: Physically demanding, high-stress
environment Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable
diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Pushing and
pulling heavy objects Full range of body motion including handling
and lifting patients and equipment Manual and finger dexterity Hand
eye coordination Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs Corrected vision
and hearing to within normal range Working irregular hours As a
representative of SCA Health, all comments, attitudes, actions, and
behaviors have a direct impact on the Facility's success.
Interaction with patients, families, physicians, referral sources,
affiliated schools, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors,
vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive,
courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior
should promote an atmosphere of teamwork, a culture of safety, and
in accordance with SCA Health Core Values. SCA Health requires all
new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination
status. SCA HEALTH will also adhere to all federal, state and local
regulations as well as related company policy. When required, SCA
Health will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to
employment to ensure compliance.EEO StatementWe value Diversity,
Inclusion, and Belonging at SCA Health: SCA is an Equal Employment
Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin,
disability and genetic information, or any other characteristic
protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning
employment.PI180306102
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