Completes required sponge, needle and instrument counts following policy/procedure. * Anticipates the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an operation utilizing physician ...
Completes required sponge, needle and instrument counts following policy/procedure. * Anticipates the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an operation utilizing physician ...
Physical Therapist
Denver, CO · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
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Denver, CO · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
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Physical Therapist Outpatient
Chicago, IL · On-site
$72K - $98K/yr
Advanced education in orthopedic manual therapy and dry needling is a plus. * Treatment is one-on ... Visit www.freeformrehab.com for more information about our company.
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Physical Therapist Outpatient
Chicago, IL · On-site
$72K - $98K/yr
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Albany Surgical Technologist
Albany, MO · On-site
Completes required sponge, needle and instrument counts following policy/procedure. * Anticipates the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an operation utilizing physician ...
Albany Surgical Technologist
Albany, MO · On-site
Completes required sponge, needle and instrument counts following policy/procedure. * Anticipates the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an operation utilizing physician ...
Completes required sponge, needle and instrument counts following policy/procedure. * Anticipates the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an operation utilizing physician ...
Completes required sponge, needle and instrument counts following policy/procedure. * Anticipates the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an operation utilizing physician ...
Physical Therapist Outpatient
Chicago, IL · On-site
$72K - $98K/yr
Advanced education in orthopedic manual therapy and dry needling is a plus. * Treatment is one-on ... Visit www.freeformrehab.com for more information about our company.
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Physical Therapist Outpatient
Chicago, IL · On-site
$72K - $98K/yr
Advanced education in orthopedic manual therapy and dry needling is a plus. * Treatment is one-on ... Visit www.freeformrehab.com for more information about our company.
Completes required sponge, needle and instrument counts following policy/procedure. * Anticipates the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an operation utilizing physician ...
Completes required sponge, needle and instrument counts following policy/procedure. * Anticipates the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an operation utilizing physician ...
Completes required sponge, needle and instrument counts following policy/procedure. * Anticipates the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an operation utilizing physician ...
Completes required sponge, needle and instrument counts following policy/procedure. * Anticipates the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an operation utilizing physician ...
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Needle localization procedures * Breast MRI coordination * Additional radiologic-guided breast ... com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807
CDOC Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - DENVER
$26.50 - $36/hr
Promotes and is accountable for safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control including counting syringes, needles ...
CDOC Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - DENVER
$26.50 - $36/hr
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Needle localization procedures * Breast MRI coordination * Additional radiologic-guided breast ... com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807
Needle localization procedures * Breast MRI coordination * Additional radiologic-guided breast ... com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807
Needle localization procedures * Breast MRI coordination * Additional radiologic-guided breast ... com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807
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Chief Technologist, Cytology
White Plains, NY · On-site
$128K - $165K/yr
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Chief Technologist, Cytology
White Plains, NY · On-site
$128K - $165K/yr
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Sewing Technician
Houston, TX · On-site
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Sewing Technician
Houston, TX · On-site
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New locum for Vascular and Interventional Radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK-Jan 12 Start-Out/In co...
... day • Fine Needle Aspiration • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration • Paracentesis • ... Robert Brabbs BSN/RN Ascend Medical Staffing rbrabbs@ascendmed.com (517) 612-9507
Phlebotomist I
$19/hr
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Phlebotomist I
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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Radiology - General/Other in Rochester, NY
Manhattan, NY · On-site
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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Radiology - General/Other in Rochester, NY
Manhattan, NY · On-site
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LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the ... Breast procedures including biopsies ( US and stereotactic), needle locs, aspirations, etc.
LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the ... Breast procedures including biopsies ( US and stereotactic), needle locs, aspirations, etc.
LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the ... Breast procedures including biopsies ( US and stereotactic), needle locs, aspirations, etc.
In this role, you will provide patient consultations, perform no-needle, no-scalpel vasectomies ... Visit us at www.drsnip.com/join-our-team/ DrSnip is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome ...
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| Employer & Industry Usage | Healthcare providers, clinics, insurance companies | Hospitals, clinics, laboratories |
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Full-time
Medical, Vision, Life
Posted 17 days ago
Mosaic Life Care rating
6.4
Based on 61 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
631st of 870 rated healthcare providers
Job description
The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of leadership. Performs and functions as a member of the surgical team. Passes instruments to the surgeon, assists the surgeon and/or holds retractors during surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assumes responsibility for setting up and passing instruments, labeling medications, holding retractors, assisting the surgeon, and assists with circulating duties as necessary. Applies and maintains principles of asepsis and infection control skillfully.
- Assists in preparing the operating room for procedure, obtaining needed equipment and supplies. Maintains working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Completes required sponge, needle and instrument counts following policy/procedure.
- Anticipates the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an operation utilizing physician preference cards. Researches information of surgical procedure as needed.
- Handles and cares for surgical specimens according to policy/procedure.
- Prepared the operating room for the next procedure by utilizing proper cleaning techniques and returning equipment to designated area.
- Assists with positioning, prepping, draping of the patient, and with transfer of the patient to and from the operating room. Applies surgical dressings.
- Practices within limitations of preparation and experience and maintains continuing education relative to practice. Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others (example: students, orientees).
- Takes mandatory stand-by call to ensure 24/7 capabilities of OR. (Not required for Albany)
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- H.S. Diploma - Required
- Completion of an approved surgical technologist education program. - Preferred
Work Experience
- Six months operating room procedural experience - Required
- Applicable OR clinical rotation experience - Required
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Upon Hire
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Preferred Upon Hire
Travel Requirements
- Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required
Qualifications
Skills and Abilities
Essential Technical/Motor Skills
- Speaking clearly.
- Communicate with Doctor, circulating nurse and schedule coordinator.
- Calibrate equipment.
- Surgical instrumentation, precise hand/eye coordination.
- Passing instrument to physician, assemble surgical instrumentation.
- Manipulate small items and equipment.
- Surgical instrumentation and supplies.
- Fine motor skills.
- Thread needles, handling micro instrumentation, able to work under operating microscope.
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to work and communicate in a team setting with doctors, nurses, patients, and other technologists.
- Positive attitude and outgoing personality.
Essential Physical Requirements
- Moving, patients, carts, instruments on sterile field, equipment, supplies, etc.
- Assembling, instrumentation, sterile supplies, etc.
- Standing, for operative procedure for long periods of time, (up to six hours uninterrupted).
- Operating, instrumentation and equipment on sterile field.
- Walking, filling case carts, opening cases, transporting patients, transporting supplies, etc.
- Pushing, pulling, case carts, equipment, tables, holding retractors for long periods of time (up to six hours uninterrupted), patient carts.
- Lifting, extremities (30 pounds), patients (100 pounds), instrument sets (40 pounds).
- Climbing, standing on stools for table height during surgeries.
- Reaching, holding retractors, taking equipment and supplies from shelves.
- Restraining, patients immediately post op if needed
- Ability to take call.
- Emergency/Urgent cases after hours for extended periods of time.
Essential Mental Abilities
- Manipulate numbers.
- Sponge, needle, instrument counts.
- Interpret data from physician preference card.
- Comprehend/understand, surgical procedures, instrumentation, anatomy, physiology, sequence of events.
- Assess/Evaluate, patient and surgeon needs (anticipate).
- Short and long term memory.
- Sequence events, set ups, draping, instrumentation, position preference, supplies used in cases, etc.
- Concentration/alertness, patient and physician needs for extended periods of time (up to six hours).
- Adaptability, able to go from case to case, service to service in short periods of time.
- Follow rules/instructions, policies/procedures of department with minimal supervision.
- Organizational skills, instrumentation and supplies to pass on surgical procedures.
Essential Sensory Requirements
- Visual skills, able to see and distinguish instrumentation, sutures, needles, supplies on a sterile field.
- Hearing surgeon, circulating nurse, and schedule coordinator while wearing masks.
- Feel instrument, sutures, needles, etc.
- Distinguish colors, color coded instruments and supplies.
Exposure to Hazards
- Blood and body fluids, chemical compounds used in surgery, drugs, radiation, cleaning solutions, anesthesia waste gasses, wet floors, needle sticks, cuts from knife blades, exposure to Methyl methacrylate, Laser Plume.
Other Skills and Abilities
About Us
Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.
Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee's individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.
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Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Saint Joseph, MO, US
Year founded
2012