Surgical Tech Advanced

Infirmary Health • Mobile, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for perioperative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with Infirmary Health’s standards. Positions patients according to type of surgery. Maintains aseptic techniques. Cleans, prepares, stores, distributes, and maintains various supplies, equipment, and instruments to assure efficiency operation and patient safety in the operating room. Services as a resource to other department staff.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology OR 15 or more years’ experience working as a Surgical Tech OR Grandfathered into Surgical Tech (911005) prior to 02/12/2017
• Good communications skills
• Record keeping skills sufficient to manage required documentation
• Working knowledge of OR instruments, equipment, and procedures
• BLS
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR current certification as a Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) for incumbents grandfathered into Surgical Tech (911005) position prior to 02/12/2017

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for perioperative patients.
• Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with Infirmary Health’s standards.
• Positions patients according to type of surgery.
• Maintains aseptic techniques.
• Cleans, prepares, stores, distributes, and maintains various supplies, equipment, and instruments to assure efficiency operation and patient safety in the operating room.
• Services as a resource to other department staff.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree