Certified Surgical Technician - Part time days
About The Position
Performs duties in the scrub role as assigned: 1)Prepares sterile field in a timely manner. 2)Complies with departmental policy and procedures regarding specimens, counts, medication to field, and disposition of contaminated instruments. 3)Maintains sterile field and boundaries prior to and during procedures. 4)Acts as preceptor, sharing knowledge in a supportive/educational manner. 5)Assists in emergency situations as assigned. 6)Maintains a safe work environment according to regulatory agency standards. 7)Maintains educational records and timecard. 8)Maintains competencies. Responsible for the preparation of the surgical field and supplies / instruments delivered to the field: 1)Verifies instruments/supply/equipment available and ready per physician preference card. 2)Verifies specific needs of physician by reading scrub tips. 3)Assists in opening sterile supplies and instruments. 4)Assists with clean up and turnover upon completion of case. 5)Efficiently utilizes supplies to avoid waste and decrease cost. May function in role of Sterile Processing Technician as needed to cover vacation and other days off.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech program.
- Good communication skills with ability to communicate with mask on and not facing others.
- Ability to independently perform scrub duties.
- Good organizational skills
- Knowledgeable of standard OR procedures and equipment.
- Knowledgeable of standard OR medical terminology.
- Knowledgeable of standard OR safety practices and sterile techniques.
- Ability to cooperate and work well with others.
- CPR
- Ability to perform heavy lifting (lifting 50 pounds occasionally and/or 25-50 pounds frequently and/or lifting 10-20 pounds constantly.)
- Ability to work in fast paced environment with established time constraints.
Nice To Haves
- Previous OR experience strongly preferred.
- New graduates must present copy of final transcripts and letters of recommendation from two clinical instructors.
Responsibilities
- Prepares sterile field in a timely manner.
- Complies with departmental policy and procedures regarding specimens, counts, medication to field, and disposition of contaminated instruments.
- Maintains sterile field and boundaries prior to and during procedures.
- Acts as preceptor, sharing knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.
- Assists in emergency situations as assigned.
- Maintains a safe work environment according to regulatory agency standards.
- Maintains educational records and timecard.
- Maintains competencies.
- Verifies instruments/supply/equipment available and ready per physician preference card.
- Verifies specific needs of physician by reading scrub tips.
- Assists in opening sterile supplies and instruments.
- Assists with clean up and turnover upon completion of case.
- Efficiently utilizes supplies to avoid waste and decrease cost.
- May function in role of Sterile Processing Technician as needed to cover vacation and other days off.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
