Job Information
Griffin Health Invasive Imaging Surgical Technologist, Per Diem in Derby, Connecticut
Description
Main Function:
· U nder the supervision of an Interventional Radiologist/Cardiologist, assists in a variety of Interventional Radiology/Cardiology through the performance of various duties and responsibilities of a surgical technologist under the direction of the RN.
· Responsible for assisting in all aspects of patient care associated with the procedure. Prepares room, equipment, medicine, and materials as needed. Prepares patient for procedure.
· Performs all imperative procedural duties.
· Performs all necessary paperwork inherent in the position; responsive to all safety issues/concerns, and assists with the general operations of the department.
· Demonstrates high-quality work standards, complies with Hospital policies/requirements of employment.
· Maintains responsibility for attendance/reliability to ensure that the Hospital is operated in an efficient and cost effective manner.
· Contributes to the mission of the organization by supporting the Employee Philosophy, Planetree Model of Care, and Organizational Goals.
Experience:
· One (1) year experience as a staff surgical technologist and one (1) year special procedures surgical technologist preferred.
Education:
· Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with current certification.
· A.S. degree or equivalent experience required. B.S. preferred.
· CPR certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to function under pressure of time demands. Position requires eye-hand and gross body coordination skills; extensive walking. Position requires the ability to concentrate on details in spite of interruptions and attend to tasks for more than 30 minutes at a time. Individuals must be able to understand and relate theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given over long periods of time. Please also refer to the Frequency Factor Table for Technologists in the next section.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)