Jackson Parish Hospital is currently seeking a surgical tech to work PRN.

The surgical tech prepares and sterilizes equipment and instruments for surgery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists staff in the coordination of selected activities in the unit.
• Prepares appropriately for assigned procedure by preparing for use of equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Performs appropriate preoperative skin prep and draping.
• Performs instrument assembly and identification functions.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervisor, co-workers and physicians.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying nurse of any risk factors seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures. Responds appropriately and assists others in emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly ensuring equipment is clean and in working order.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean; wears identification badge at all times.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times; follows HIPAA regulations.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time frames.
• Attends staff meetings as scheduled.  
• Ensures that annual education is completed on time.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Adheres to all JPH policies and procedures.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of related work experience.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Successful completion and certified as a surgical technician preferred, or Licensed Practical Nurse license required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS preferred.

LANGUAGE and PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. 
• Strong written and verbal skills.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
• Professional/Courteous rapport with patients, families, co-workers, physicians and visitors.
• Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to work long hours between breaks and meals, if necessary.  
• Basic computer competency.  

MACHINERY/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot telephone, fax machine, copy machine, computer, and printer.