SURGICAL TECHNICIAN EXTERN

Methodist Hospitals • Merrillville, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a surgical technician, the surgical technician extern provides assistance to the surgeon by passing instruments, assuring the functioning of instruments, and keeping instruments free of debris during surgical procedures. The extern shares responsibility for patient safety in accordance with the policy and procedure for sponge, needle, and instrument counts.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work under required deadlines and schedules, while being flexible to special requests and projects.
• Ability to professionally handle stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and positive attitude.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology Program is Required
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent in General Studies is Required
• Enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology Program
• Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation is Required

Nice To Haves

• License/Certification is Required upon graduation

Responsibilities

• Performs scrubbing duties, according to standards, for all surgical preparation, for all specialties, including but not limited to General, Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, and Plastic/ENT.
• Sets up the operating room in accordance with instructions and physician requests.
• Ensures the operating room is cleaned and set up for turn over for the next procedure.
• Restocks rooms with supplies. Notifies leadership if items are running short, or if there are any quality problems.
• Organizes equipment, and ensures equipment is placed in orderly, neat and clean area, for use by physicians and other staff.
• Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED