Surgical Skilled Technologist
About The Position
At Riley Hospital’s Labor and Delivery unit, Surgical Skilled Technologists support a range of procedures, including innovative fetal surgeries and non-obstetric cases. They provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures, working as part of a surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. The unit has an on-site Sterile Processing Department for access to supplies and equipment and does not require surgical technologists to take mandatory on-call shifts. This is a full-time, day-shift role. Surgical Skilled Technologists help ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged in the operating room before each operation. They assist the surgeon as permitted by professional and legal standards and help turn over the operating room after procedures, ensuring proper routing or processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from the NBSTSA within four months of employment.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Ability to resource advanced technology.
- Complete 15 continuing education units annually as required by state law.
- Within 12 months of employment, acquire knowledge of various surgical procedures to anticipate the surgeon’s needs and recognize problems encountered by the surgeon.
- Knowledge of the names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
- Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of the sterile field.
Responsibilities
- Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged in the operating room before each operation.
- Assist the surgeon in the operating room as permitted by professional and legal standards.
- Assist with operating-room turnover after procedures, ensuring proper routing or processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies.
- Work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.
- Adhere strictly to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of the sterile field.
Benefits
- Access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
