Surgical Skilled Technologist - Main OR
About The Position
The Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC) in Bloomington is a Level III trauma center with 13 operating rooms serving a range of surgical specialties. Surgical Skilled Technologists provide support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They help ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instruments are present and properly arranged before each operation; assist the surgeon as permitted by professional and legal standards; and help turn over the operating room after procedures, including appropriate routing or processing of specimens, equipment, instruments, and supplies. They work as members of the surgical team alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. This is a full-time position working four 10-hour shifts, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a rotating day off. Weekend, holiday, and call rotations are required.
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, develop 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 and/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.
- Maintain strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding 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
