Surgical Tech

Glenwood Regional Medical Center•West Monroe, LA

1d•Onsite

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses or other surgical personnel
Function under the supervision of the OR Charge Nurse/director
Scrub all types of procedures
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon
Pass sterile instruments
Have knowledge of special equipment and instrumentation used in the OR
Strictly adhere to the basic principles and practices of aseptic technique
Maintain standards of care in the department
Assist the surgical team in the delivery of perioperative care to surgical patients
Prepare the operating room by setting up the equipment and sterilizing tools that are necessary for the operation
Make sure all equipment is working properly
Assemble some materials