Surgical Technologist Per Diem

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Warwick, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. The Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Ortho Rhode Island is a world-class group of talented providers and professionals, all working together to offer value and quality in everything we do. Each Ortho Rhode Island team member is dedicated to thinking like a patient, and to offering the best experience in our industry, driven by our core values: delivering on our word, respecting each other, innovating in orthopedics, valuing every individual, and engaging our community. What you’ll do: The Surgical Technologist (ST) is responsible for the provision of patient care to meet identified patient outcomes, and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Registered Nurse. The ST performs duties according to scope of practice designated by OrthoRI and in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the company.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent
BLS required
Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
At least one year of experience as a Surgical Technician in the OR

Responsibilities

Delivers safe patient care according to OrthoRI policy and procedure
Demonstrates ability to respond to patient care needs in an emergency and under direction of Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse
Demonstrates ability to meet patients and family's learning needs as identified in the plan of care under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse
Functions as a certified scrub technician in the operating room/procedure room under the direction of the Registered Nurse
Assists with care, preparation, maintenance, and after-care of sterile and un-sterile supplies and equipment
Demonstrates ability to understand and use sterilizers, high-level disinfectors, instrument washers, and other designated processors
Demonstrates understanding of operating room/procedure room technical equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines, policy and procedures
Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of supplies
Checks updated schedule every morning and prepares room supplies and equipment
Participates in scheduled performance appraisals and demonstrates dedication to ongoing performance improvement
Responsibly demonstrates and the importance of continuing education to the performance of facility responsibilities and growth in profession
Communicates all relevant patient information to physician, Facility Manager, and appropriate staff in a safe and confidential manner
Performs all other duties as assigned by management
Compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations