Certified Surgical Tech

Surgery Partners, Inc•North Cornwall Township, PA

About The Position

Physicians Surgical Center in Lebanon is seeking a part-time Certified Surgical Technician with central sterile processing experience for a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center. The role includes surgical technology duties and central sterile processing on busy surgical days. Work is scheduled across various day shifts, Monday through Friday, with no holidays or on-call shifts. Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel and work as members of the operating room team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
Total joint experience.
Knowledge of central sterile processing.
At least 2 years of operating room experience in a fast-paced environment.
CPR certification.
BLS certification.
Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients.
Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and on the telephone.
Ability to use a computer keyboard and view a computer monitor.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
Set up the operating room before operations, including surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
Follow regulations and industry procedures while tending to patients during pre-operation procedures.
Prepare patients’ skin and bodies and prepare medical equipment before operations.
Assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment and adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly.
Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
Transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.
Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
Operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines and help operate diagnostic equipment.
After operations, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.
Perform central sterile processing duties on busy surgical days.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work well as a member of a group and show enthusiasm, dedication, and initiative.