Surgical Technician - PRN

Surgery Partners Careers•Saratoga Springs, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Surgical Technician, you will assist the surgeon with procedures, maintain sterile technique, be involved in the infection control program, monitor and maintain equipment, supplies and instruments, and help prepare patients for surgery. The role requires team orientation and proven experience working in a fast-paced environment. CPR certification is required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program within 18 months of hire.
CST certification, or based on state regulations, may be grandfathered in without being certified.
Must be certified in Basic Life Support (CPR).
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center.
Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.
Must be team oriented.
Proven experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting.
May accept 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.
Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
Helps prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients.
Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body.
Completes a safety check prior to the start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, ensuring it is working properly.
May assist with prep for patient procedure.
May transport patients to the procedure room.
May assist with positioning on the procedure table.
Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed.
Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
Retracts, cuts sutures, and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure.
Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on the type of procedure performed.
Helps prepare specimens and assists with their disposition.
Applies dressings.
Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher.
Cleans and restocks the procedure room.
Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures.
Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management.
Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization, and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high-level disinfection.
Performs other duties as assigned.