SURGICAL TECH - FT

Cary Medical Center•Caribou, ME

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Cary Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a Surgical Technician to join our dedicated Operating Room team. As a key member of the surgical team, the Surgical Technician works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and registered nurses to deliver high-quality patient care before, during, and after surgery. In this role, you will be responsible for handling the instruments, supplies, and equipment essential to each surgical procedure. Cary Medical Center is recognized as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine for the fifth year in a row, offering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture where your skills and contributions will truly make a difference.

Requirements

Surgical Technician experience preferred, however, willing to provide on-the-job training.
Active Surgical Technician/Technologist certification preferred
High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
Meet the unit's annual competency training requirements.
Obtain BLS certification within 1 year of accepting position and maintain certification thereafter.
Will be required to be part of the call schedule.
While on call, must be within a 30-minute timeframe from the hospital.

Nice To Haves

Surgical Technician experience
Active Surgical Technician/Technologist certification
High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Responsibilities

Consistently demonstrates competency in assisting the surgical team before, during, and after operative procedures.
Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment necessary for each surgical procedure as outlined on physician preference cards.
Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure, knowledge or surgical preference, scrub and gown, glove.
Prepares sterile table with instruments, sutures, blades, cautery, suction, prosthesis, and solutions needed for procedure.
Performs count of sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator prior to surgery and before incision is closed.
Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants, etc., and helps in draping sterile field.
Passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure, and prepare sterile dressings, etc.
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure and cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
Assists other members of team with terminal cleanup of room in readiness for next patient and applies the principals of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care.
Identifies an emergency and uses sound judgement in instituting established procedures to apply them in a calm and efficient manner.
Develops initiative to inquire, challenge and explore new procedures and subjects relating to the operating room and to the surgical patient.
Provides a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient.
Identifies the structure and function of body parts; recognizes common disorders of the body.
Understands aspects of Operating Room techniques and applies them in a professional manner, and related Operating Room technique to total hospital environment.
Understands the service provided by the surgeon in relation to the patient's restoration to health and return to the community.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the patient's exposure to trauma.
Differentiates sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for specific procedures.
Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instruments and the knowledge of the step-by-step procedure for specific surgical procedures.
Demonstrates proficiency and efficiency for surgeries oriented and trained on.
Complies with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.