(Archived) Obstetrics Surgical Technologist FULL-time

Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman has a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes, Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live, work and play! Join us today as we fulfill our mission to inspire and partner with our community to achieve optimal health - Mind, Body and Spirit.

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance

Benefits

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities:

• Exceptional Colleagues
  • Join us and you'll be a part of a culture where we support each other and celebrate what makes each of us a special person as we work together with integrity, compassion, teamwork, respect, and accountability.
  • Our leaders demonstrate their commitment by gathering feedback, supporting, and empowering team members to do their best work through regular leadership rounding.
• Health and Well-Being
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous Paid Leave Accruals
  • 403b Pension Plan with Employer Contributions
  • Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Employee Identity Theft Protection
  • On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
  • Employer Paid Employee Wellness Center Membership with fitness classes, personal training, indoor pool, racquetball, and basketball courts
• Career Growth and Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees
  • As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment of Procedure:

• Demonstrates understanding of various procedures – refers to preference cards.
• Demonstrates initiative, pulls cases for upcoming day.
• Identify the structure and functions of body parts; recognize common disorders of the body.

Procedure Needs:

• Communicates effectively with team members and surgeons to accurately prepare for each case according to individual physician preference.
• Formulates a plan and prepares instrumentation and equipment for the case.

Procedure Implementation:

• Provides care according to established AST Standards and KHI Policy and Procedures through clear communication and ethical actions.
• Acts as a patient advocate maintaining confidentiality.
• Delivers care and communicates information in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner.
• Recognizes and understands each individual is totally responsible for their own actions.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and non-verbal communication by providing supportive and emotional care to the patient and family.
• Practices positive team building activities and interactions.
• Demonstrates initiative and is productive and efficient in use of time, completed extra duties.

Education:

• Acquires and maintains current knowledge in Surgical Technology.
• Provides documentation for in-service attendance required by nursing division.
• Keeps abreast of happenings on assigned nursing unit as documented by attendance at staff meetings or initialing meeting minutes and demonstrating knowledge and understanding of current information.
• Completes Annual Mandatory Hospital Program update.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of a school of Surgical Technology and/or similar training.
• Certification: BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Special Position Requirements:

• Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
• Subject to burns and cuts

Work Requirements:

• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to lift 50 to 75 pounds, combined lift of 150 pounds.
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
• Must be able to stand for extended period of time.
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.