Surgical Technician

Culture Statement: At Blue Mountain Hospital, we are committed to a culture of excellence, empowerment, accountability, and affirmative communication. Value Statement Blue Mountain Hospital strives to exemplify values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Accountability, Stewardship and Collaboration. Job Description Culture Statement At Blue Mountain Hospital, we are committed to a culture of excellence, empowerment, accountability, and affirmative communication. Value Statement Blue Mountain Hospital strives to exemplify values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Accountability, Stewardship and Collaboration. Vision Statement Blue Mountain Hospital vision is to be the standard for rural hospitals. Mission Statement Blue Mountain Hospital is committed to providing an atmosphere of excellence in healing, quality physician care and inspired employees. Occupational Title: Surgical Technician Department: Operating Room Reports To: OR Manager Facility Location: Blue Mountain Hospital Position: Full-time/Part-time Description Blue Mountain Hospital is a healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and innovative medical solutions. We are committed to excellence in service and patient outcomes, striving to create a positive and supportive work environment for our team members. Position Overview We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Scrub Technician to join our dynamic surgical team. The Scrub Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of surgical procedures by assisting surgeons and nurses during surgeries and maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room. Key Performance Indicators Prepare and organize, OR room, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies before each procedure. Anticipate the needs of surgeons and nurses during surgeries by providing the necessary instruments and supplies in a timely manner. Maintain strict adherence to sterile techniques and infection control protocols to minimize the risk of surgical site infections. Assist with patient positioning and prepping, as well as draping the surgical area. Collaborate closely with surgical team members to ensure efficient and safe patient care throughout procedures. Assist with the cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of surgical instruments, equipment, and OR rooms. Requirements Experience, Training, and Qualifications needed to perform the job: High school diploma or equivalent required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations. Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding ethical standards in healthcare. Due to the training and onboarding required for this position, candidates should be prepared to make a minimum two-year commitment. Ability to type at least 30 words per minute. General Requirements In addition to the specific duties listed above, the Employee is required to do the following: Any tasks, projects, or actions that are reasonably within the scope of the Employee’s position or employment, which the Employee’s supervisor, any member of BMH’s management, or BMH’s administration team—asks of the Employee. Tasks, projects, or actions are “reasonably within the scope” of the Employee’s employment or position unless the same are so far removed therefrom that no legitimate argument can be made that such tasks, projects, or actions are in any way related to BMH or the Employee’s employment or position within BMH. Act as professionally as should normally be required in a medical organization. This shall include giving all appropriate respect and deference to licensed medical providers and behavioral health providers (hereafter jointly referred to as “Providers”). Providers include, but may not be limited to physician assistants, nurse practitioners (or similar), and Physician Assistants. Keep all BMH business and patient information strictly confidential and to adhere to all other BMH confidentiality policies and procedures, as well as all laws affecting confidentiality. Refrain—whatsoever—from intentionally, purposely, knowingly, or negligently engaging in any conduct, actions, or speech that may cause concern, apprehension, confusion, or annoyance on the part of any BMH patient toward BMH as an organization or any BMH employee. Work congenially and cooperatively at all times with all other BMH employees. This includes maintaining a pleasant demeanor and attitude and executing position duties and administration’s/management’s other requests in a timely manner, diligently, and with a positive attitude. This requirement further includes refraining from personally degrading any other person or BMH employee. As part of this requirement, the Employee must refrain from engaging in gossip about any BMH employees and/or patients. Communicate complaints about BMH, its policies, procedures, managers, administrators, and/or other employees—only to and through the appropriate BMH channels, which are limited to BMH’s management chain of command. No complaints, judgments, or degrading comments about BMH, its policies, procedures, managers, administrators, and/or other employees—should be shared with anyone other than the appropriate persons within BMH’s management chain of command who have the ability to work to remedy any related problems. Unless the Employee’s direct supervisor is part of the problem or complaint—problems and complaints should first be voiced to the Employee’s direct supervisor and upward therefrom through BMH’s internal management chain of command as appropriate and necessary. It is an absolute dereliction of this duty by the Employee if the Employee ever—directly or indirectly (in conjunction or planning with others)—makes complaints or problems publicly known to anyone other than BMH’s management team or administrative team (neither include BMH Board Members). If applicable (having access to), check the Employee’s BMH email no less frequently than once daily. Absolutely refrain from communicating or releasing any “Private BMH Information” to the media and/or non-BMH persons or entities—without formal approval to do the same by BMH’s CEO. “Private BMH Information”, for purposes of this requirement, includes: (1) all information that requires confidentiality pursuant to any BMH policies or procedures; (2) all information that is protected by HIPAA or other applicable laws; (3) all information relating to BMH’s internal business workings, strategies, or plans; and (4) all information relating to any BMH employee or contractor. This requirement remains applicable and shall stand regardless of whether the information being requested is of a private or public nature—if the information sought fits any of the above listed types. Finally, this requirement remains applicable at all times, including when the Employee is off duty or away from BMH’s premises. We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic team providing care to medically underserved communities. BMH hires in accordance with NPEA standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr