Certified Surgical Tech (Part-Time)

Surgery Partners, Inc•North Cornwall Township, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Physicians Surgical Center in Lebanon is seeking a part-time Certified Surgical Technician with central sterile processing experience for our fast-paced ASC!! This position would also be performing central sterile processing duties on busy surgical days. Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

Requirements

A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
Must have total joint experience
Have knowledge of central sterile processing
Must have at least 2 years OR experienced in a fast - paced environment
CPR Certification
BLS Certification

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
Follows regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.
Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly.
Get patients ready 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 an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Works well as a member of a group
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Inspired to perform without outside help