Student Surgical Tech | 40 hours per week | Surgical Services
About The Position
Assists in surgical procedures under the supervision of physicians, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. The Student Surgical Tech creates and maintains the sterile field, prepares the operating room with the supplies and equipment needed, passes instruments and supplies to surgeons, and provides visualization through retraction. The role supports high-quality care for surgical patients. This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, from 6:55 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. On-call duty and weekend rotation are required. Specialty areas listed for the campus include ENT, Gastroenterology, General, OB/Gynecology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Podiatry, and Urology.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Graduate of a certified surgical technologist program or hospital-trained through a formal education program.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in applicable regulatory standards.
- Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security.
- Ability to monitor performance and make improvements or take corrective action.
- Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
- Ability to see details at close range.
- Ability to concentrate on a task over time without distraction.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.
- Actively look for ways to help people.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.
- Knowledge of English-language structure and content, including word meaning and spelling, composition, and grammar.
- Active listening skills, including understanding others’ points, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly in speech.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Surgical Technician.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in surgical consciousness.
- Ensure each operating room has the correct case cart, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation according to individual provider preferences.
- Monitor and maintain the sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Prepare surgical instrumentation and ensure proper assembly and function.
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operations.
- Pass surgical instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons’ assistants.
- Hold retractors, cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by the surgeon during operations.
- Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
- Prepare dressings and apply them or assist with their application following surgery.
- Participate in room turnover.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Matching retirement programs
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee discounts, including car rental and cell-phone plans
- Employer-paid long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted cafeteria meals
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Service Recognition program
- Voluntary life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
