Instrument Tech - Owensboro Surgery Center
Company: Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who
care for 1 million patients each year and support physician
specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together,
our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning
physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal:
delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a
better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total
cost of care. As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated
care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as
they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has
a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that
allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:
We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as
part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions
business. We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of
practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning
incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care. We
lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our
Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable
billing to patients. We help physicians address everything beyond
surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service
lines. The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we
are goingand the growing career opportunities for YOU.
Responsibilities We are actively hiring for an Instrument
Technologist. Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
Demonstrate safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows
procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation. Speak
up with safety concerns. Adhere to standard precautions including
the use of personal protective equipment. Follow established
protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging,
disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical
supplies and equipment. Distribute medical and surgical supplies
from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or
health care organization as needed. Protect the patient's rights,
dignity, and privacy. Adhere to standard precautions including the
use of personal protective equipment. Follow safety procedures and
manufacturer's instructions when handling cleaning solutions,
supplies and equipment. Monitor, interpret, and document results of
physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of
sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas. Inventory,
receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile
processing services. Comply with organizational policies,
regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional
guidelines. Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are
accurate, concise and pertinent. Document accurately, timely,
completely, and legibly. Demonstrate effective communication and
collaboration skills with members of the team and other
stakeholders. Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in
planning 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 maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health
information. Comply with all SCA 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.
Qualifications Education, Experience, and Licensure: High school
graduate or equivalent. Understanding of sterilization and
high-level disinfection technologies including industry
standardized principles and practice in sterilization and
disinfection required. Prior experience in instrument processing
preferred. Prior experience as a surgical technologist/procedure
technologist preferred. Successful completion of Basic Life Support
(BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (B Certification in instrument
processing is preferred. 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 Surgical Care
Affiliates, 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 Core Values.
Education, Experience, and Licensure: High school graduate or
equivalent. Understanding of sterilization and high-level
disinfection technologies including industry standardized
principles and practice in sterilization and disinfection required.
Prior experience in instrument processing preferred. Prior
experience as a surgical technologist/procedure technologist
preferred. Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or
Basic Cardiac Life Support (B Certification in instrument
processing is preferred. 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 Surgical Care
Affiliates, 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 Core Values.
We are actively hiring for an Instrument Technologist. Promote the
mission, vision, and values of SCA. Demonstrate safe operation of
equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and
correcting an unsafe situation. Speak up with safety concerns.
Adhere to standard precautions including the use of personal
protective equipment. Follow established protocols for cleaning,
decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or
sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and
equipment. Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile
processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care
organization as needed. Protect the patient's rights, dignity, and
privacy. Adhere to standard precautions including the use of
personal protective equipment. Follow safety procedures and
manufacturer's instructions when handling cleaning solutions,
supplies and equipment. Monitor, interpret, and document results of
physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of
sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas. Inventory,
receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile
processing services. Comply with organizational policies,
regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional
guidelines. Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are
accurate, concise and pertinent. Document accurately, timely,
completely, and legibly. Demonstrate effective communication and
collaboration skills with members of the team and other
stakeholders. Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in
planning 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 maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health
information. Comply with all SCA 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.
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