Surgical Tech

Glenwood Regional Medical Center•West Monroe, LA

About The Position

Surgical technicians assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses or other surgical personnel. The scrub tech functions under the supervision of the OR Charge Nurse/director and is responsible for scrubbing all types of procedures, anticipating the needs of the surgeon, passing sterile instruments, having knowledge of special equipment and instrumentation used in the OR, strictly adheres to the basic principles and practices of aseptic technique, maintains standards of care in the department, and assists the surgical team in the delivery of perioperative care to surgical patients. Primarily responsible for preparing the operating room by setting up the equipment and sterilizing tools that are necessary for the operation. They are also responsible for making sure all equipment is working properly which may involve the assemble of some materials.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program
Certification in surgical technology is required
BLS Healthcare Provider Status is required within 30 day of hire date
Please indicate whether you have ever been convicted of a crime, including any misdemeanors and/or DUI/DWI.

Nice To Haves

One year hospital operating room experience is preferred
Orthopedic experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Preparing the operating room by setting up the equipment
Sterilizing tools
Scrubbing all types of procedures
Anticipating the needs of the surgeon
Passing sterile instruments
Maintaining knowledge of special equipment and instrumentation used in the OR
Adhering to the basic principles and practices of aseptic technique
Maintaining standards of care in the department
Assisting the surgical team in the delivery of perioperative care to surgical patients
Making sure all equipment is working properly which may involve the assemble of some materials.