Surgical Skilled Technologist
About The Position
Join the surgical team at Riley Hospital for Children, which has 16 operating rooms serving specialties including General Surgery, Urology, Orthopedics, Plastics, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Cardiovascular, and Neurosurgery. This role supports patient care at a Level I pediatric trauma hospital and works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. Surgical Skilled Technologists provide support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They prepare and arrange operating-room equipment, supplies, and instruments; assist surgeons as permitted by professional and legal standards; and help turn over the operating room after procedures, including ensuring proper routing or processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies. This is a full-time day-shift position, scheduled for four 10-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Holidays and call are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certified Surgical Technologist certification from NBSTSA obtained 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.
- Develop knowledge of various surgical procedures to anticipate the surgeon’s needs and recognize problems encountered by the surgeon within 12 months of employment.
- 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 within professional and legal standards.
- Assist with operating-room turnover after procedures and ensure 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.
- Maintain the sterile field in strict accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
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
