Surgical Tech Full Time
About The Position
Community Hospital is hiring a full-time Surgical Tech and offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Under general supervision, the Surgical Tech performs the scrub role and maintains a safe sterile environment. Duties include preparing, passing, holding, inserting, removing, cleaning, and assembling instruments, equipment, and supplies; counting sponges, needles, sharps, and instruments; and assisting the RN with delegated circulating duties, transporting, positioning, skin preparation, and specimen preparation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The Surgical Tech works as a team member throughout the facility and performs other duties as assigned. The role requires applying sterile and aseptic techniques, knowledge of anatomy and surgical procedures, and the ability to support patient care while protecting the patient's best interests. The Surgical Tech maintains knowledge of equipment, expected patient outcomes, and anticipated complications, and demonstrates continuing competency in the duties of the position.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- AHA BLS healthcare certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a School of Surgical Technology.
Responsibilities
- Perform the scrub role and assist with all aspects of surgical patient care according to policies, procedures, and care standards.
- Maintain a safe sterile environment.
- Prepare, pass, hold, insert, remove, clean, and assemble instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Count sponges, needles, sharps, and instruments.
- Assist the RN with delegated circulating duties, transporting, positioning, skin preparation, and specimen preparation.
- Apply sterile and aseptic techniques.
- Protect and advance the patient's best interests.
- Maintain knowledge of equipment, expected patient outcomes, and anticipated complications.
- Work as a team member throughout the facility and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Short- and long-term disability availability
- Flexible financial benefits including FSAs, HSAs, and Daycare FSA
- 401(k) and access to retirement planning
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid holidays and vacation
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
