Surgical Technician
About The Position
The Surgical Technologist II is a critical member of the surgical team who assists during operative procedures by preparing the operating room, sterilizing instruments, and providing direct assistance to surgeons and nurses. The role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols. The Surgical Technologist II ensures the operating room is properly prepared with necessary instruments and equipment. Throughout procedures, the technologist passes instruments, maintains the sterile field, and uses critical thinking to anticipate the surgeon’s needs. The role supports patient safety and an organized, clean, and sterile surgical environment; assists with applying dressings and securing surgical drapes; and transfers patients to recovery areas. The technologist follows infection-control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination, works closely with the surgical team to support effective procedures, serves as a role model to new employees and other staff, and demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical techniques. Surgical Technologist licensure is required in the state of practice.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Surgical Technologist licensure in the state of practice.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of surgical technician experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating room with the necessary instruments and equipment.
- Sterilize instruments.
- Provide direct assistance to surgeons and nurses during operative procedures.
- Pass instruments and maintain the sterile field during procedures.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon using critical thinking.
- Help maintain patient safety and an organized, clean, and sterile surgical environment.
- Assist with applying dressings and securing surgical drapes.
- Transfer patients to recovery areas.
- Follow infection-control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination.
- Work closely with the surgical team to support smooth and effective procedures.
- Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Paid time off and sick leave.
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- Emergency backup care.
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
- Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal resources plan.
- Annual discretionary bonus opportunity, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria.
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment.
- Paid holidays.
- Career advancement opportunities and work perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
