Surgical Tech - Endoscopy - Per Diem Less than 20 Hours
valley medical groupAmherst, MA
Surgical Tech - Endoscopy - Per Diem Less than 20 Hours
valley medical groupAmherst, MA
10 days ago
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General Medical and Surgical HospitalsOffices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency CentersAbout the role
Surgical Technician Valley Medical Group is looking for a Surgical Technician to join our Endoscopy team and work in our Ambulatory Surgery and Procedure Center located at our Amherst Medical Center. If you are looking for a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity!
Position: Surgical Technician
Location: Amherst, MA
Hours:
Per diem. Hours are generally between 8:00am-4:30pm. Hours may vary depending on department needs. As a Surgical Technologist, you will be part of our clinical team responsible for preparing equipment and procedure rooms according to established protocols and assisting the physician and RN in the implementation of the established plan of care and during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Job Responsibilities:
- Greet and prepare patients for assigned procedures
- Processes specimens in accordance with procedure guidance
- Performs general documentation based on unit functional needs, e.g. use of the CIS computer, telephone communications skills, filing, processing charges
- Assists the physician and RN in the implementation of the established plan of care and during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Maintains room supplies and equipment; includes ordering and restocking. Performs cleaning and disinfecting of endoscopes, rooms and equipment and provide endoscopy room turnover
- Responds to emergency situations as directed by the RN and/or physician
- Demonstrate knowledge and practice of safety, security and infection control protocols in Gastroenterology and ambulatory surgery
Required Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Successful completion of an approved Medical Assistant or Surgical Technician training program and/or equivalent experience and demonstrated clinical competence.
- CPR certified
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in an Ambulatory Surgery and/ or Endoscopy Surgery setting
If you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply and/ or inquire. We often have multiple open positions and could consider you for another opportunity with our organization.
Valley Medical Group offers:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans 401(k) Plan with Company MatchHealth Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off7 Paid Holidays
- Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
- Company Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free On-Site Parking
- We Value Employee Engagement and Inclusive Practices
Valley Medical Group (VMG) seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified workforce from a diverse candidate pool. We strive for every VMG staff person and provider to feel valued and be treated fairly, respectfully, and with dignity. We expect our employees to conduct themselves in a professional manner that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including bias and harassment.
Fostering inclusion and belonging among our employees is critical to our success in providing high-quality patient care rooted in evidence-based practices and health equity. We have several initiatives that prioritize the employee experience, from an annual assessment of employee engagement to staff recognition events, various feedback mechanisms, and committees that promote an inclusive workplace.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Mid
Location
Amherst, MA
Occupation
Surgical Technologists
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
10 days ago
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