Certified Surgical Tech - On Call Weekends

Trinity Health • Mishawaka, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing for scheduled operations and arranging the sterile set-up of the instrument table according to established procedures. The Surgical Tech will assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating surgeons' needs during surgery. Responsibilities also include cleaning the operating room and storing equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• High School graduate with formal training as a surgical technologist.
• Completion of an accredited and approved post-secondary program followed by certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA).
• Completion of surgical technology training while serving in the military and able to produce documentation to support.
• Demonstration of having worked as a surgical technologist prior to July 1, 2009.
• Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA).
• If qualifying education is from military or due to grandfathering those active prior to 2009, must possess or be able to obtain certification by the NBSTA within 90 days of hire.
• CPR certification on hire or able to obtain within 60 days.
• Knowledge of operating room procedures.
• Knowledge of patient safety procedures.
• Skilled in effective participation on surgical team.
• Skilled in safety and infection control procedures.
• Skilled in equipment maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years in operating room as a surgical technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for scheduled operations and arranges sterile set-up of instrument table according to established procedures.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors and anticipating surgeons' needs during course of surgery.
• Cleans operating room and stores equipment and supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED