Surgical Tech I

Conifer Health Solutions • Tucson, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of Surgical Technologists course from an accredited facility.
• Must be able to work variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends.
• Must be able to take call rotation when required.
• Must be able to perform all duties, including lifting and transferring, using proper body mechanics.
• BLS

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of hospital environment desired.
• Previous hospital and/or health care related experience preferred
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hands required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.
• Places equipment and supplies in the operating or labor & delivery rooms and arranges instruments according to preference cards.
• Cleans and checks equipment area.
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other technical tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains supplies for the OR and C-section suites.
• Organizes in preparation for end of case and assists in clean up and turnover of rooms.
• Disposes of all sharps, biohazardous waste items appropriately.
• Handles specimens properly.
• Reports observations of changes in patient’s conditions and level of consciousness to an RN or LPN in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus: Up to $10, 00 Bonus Based on Eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED