Surgical Technician

Buffalo Surgery Center • Eggertsville, NY

6d • $27 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the surgeon at the sterile field by providing appropriate and adequate sterile instruments and other supplies during the operative procedure. Maintain the surgical field through aseptic practices. Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse as a member of the perioperative team. Assists in the nursing care and preparation of the patient for surgery. Responsible for the assembly of cases. Collaborates with operating room staff to ensure availability and sterility of instrumentation to meet the requirements of scheduled surgical procedures.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program
• Eligibility for certification by Association of Surgical Technologists is preferred
• 2-4 years’ experience as a Surg Tech preferred
• 2-4 years’ experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center preferred
• Interest and/or experience in orthopedic surgeries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to effectively exchange information with patients, providers, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preoperative procedures and set-up
• Assists surgeons, PA'S, NP'S, and RNs as needed during surgical procedures.
• Prepares instruments and sterile supplies.
• Assist in the maintenance and care of supplies; equipment and instruments in operating rooms
• Assist in preparing operating rooms for a variety of surgical procedures.
• Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE); performs the surgical scrub, donning gown, and gloves
• Assists team members with gowning and gloving.
• Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
• Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.
• Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the OR circulator.
• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
• Secures tubing, cords, and other sterile accessories.
• Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.
• Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
• Sponges or suctions the operative site.
• Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders as directed by the surgeon.
• Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
• Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Performs additional counts as necessary.
• Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.
• Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.
• Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health (with employer contribution), dental, and vision insurance, employer paid base life, and other voluntary benefits.
• Time off benefits include paid combined time off (CTO) and seven paid holidays, plus a floating holiday after one year of service.
• Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company contribution and profit sharing after one year of service.
• Qualified team members become eligible to participate in medical benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire, and retirement benefits after 90 days.
• We also provide professional development opportunities, flexible work schedules, wellness incentives, healthy vending options, and relaxed dress code on Fridays.
• Our community-focused culture encourages participation in local events, fundraisers, and causes chosen by our team.
• We are committed to providing our employees with the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
• Other voluntary benefits include Voluntary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and legal and identity protection and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed