Surgical Tech
About The Position
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures. Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure. Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings. Set up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures. Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables in order to prevent injury to patient and personnel. Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines. Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis. Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies. Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments. Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years’ experience working as a surgical technologist
- Continuing in-services and educations program required
- Current Basic Life Support certificate required
- Ability to interact comfortably with a high volume of patients, families, and staff in a stressful environment
Nice To Haves
- Surgical Technologist certification is preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures
- Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure
- Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings
- Set up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures
- Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables in order to prevent injury to patient and personnel
- Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines
- Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis
- Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies
- Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments
- Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
