Senior Surgical Technician
About The Position
As a Surgical Tech, you will function as an integral team member across all phases of the surgical procedure. Your role is vital for seamless transitions and comprehensive patient care. Every day you will collaborate with the surgical team, meticulously preparing the operating room, assisting the surgeon, and managing instruments and supplies. You will maintain a sterile field and anticipate team needs for efficiency and patient safety. To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective performance under pressure. Your commitment to teamwork and sterile technique will be paramount for safe and successful surgical outcomes. Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously. Refers to each individual by name when appropriate. Participates actively in the staffing needs of the department and hospital. Participate in setting up an operating room prior to surgery, opening sterile packs and arranging instruments and equipment according to surgical procedures. Assists with ongoing procedure data collection with RN. Plans activities (in scrub role) based on priority of physical and procedural needs. Plans activities that are based on priority patient care needs considering available resources of time, equipment and supplies.
Requirements
- High School GED General Studies and Must have either one (1) year of previous acute hospital experience with certification within the past three (3) years in an Operating Room or 3 years acute care hospital experience within the last 5 years., upon hire or High School Graduate General Studies and Must have either one (1) year of previous acute hospital experience with certification within the past three (3) years in an Operating Room or 3 years acute care hospital experience within the last 5 years., upon hire
- Graduate of an accredited program of scrub technician program and In lieu of certification, hospital will accept 3 years acute care hospital experience within the last 5 years., upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Nice To Haves
- Cardiovascular surgery experience within the past five (5) years
- Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire or Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the surgical team
- Prepare the operating room
- Assist the surgeon
- Manage instruments and supplies
- Maintain a sterile field
- Anticipate team needs
- Greet patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously
- Participate actively in the staffing needs of the department and hospital
- Participate in setting up an operating room prior to surgery, opening sterile packs and arranging instruments and equipment according to surgical procedures
- Assist with ongoing procedure data collection with RN
- Plan activities (in scrub role) based on priority of physical and procedural needs
- Plan activities that are based on priority patient care needs considering available resources of time, equipment and supplies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
