Certified Surgical Tech
About The Position
White Rock Medical Center is seeking compassionate, care-minded individuals to join our company and make a difference. As a member of the White Rock Medical Center team, you can advance your skills while working in a supportive and patient focused environment. Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and noninvasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Requirements
- Ability to operate sterilizers and all equipment used in the operating room
- Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, the National Center for Competency Testing, or an appropriate program for surgical technology through the United States Military.
- BLS from AHA
Nice To Haves
- Preferred minimum 2 years’ experience as Scrub Tech in the OR.
- Bariatric experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provides a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient
- Applies and enforces principles of aseptic technique
- Pulling cases as need and breaking down cases at the end of the procedures.
- Scrubbing and passing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures.
- Checks all equipment and reports or corrects unsafe conditions prior to placing on the sterile field
- Verifies exposure to sterilization process and integrity of sterile packaging
- Selects, prepares, and maintains instrumentation, equipment, and supplies, and sponges
- Initiates sponge, instrument, and sharp counts at the appropriate time
- Replenishes necessary supplies and equipment for department
- Strictly adheres to hospital and department policies, procedures, and duties
- Aids nurse with duties related to the care of the patient while in the operating room
- Assists with proper preparation and disposition of specimen
- Assists with adequate preparation of the operating room
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Employee programs and events.
- Paid Time Off and 7 Company Holidays.
- Employer paid life insurance.
- Additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
