Surgical Technician

Lifepoint Health • Wilson, NC

79d

About The Position

The position facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. The individual will be responsible for preparing the surgical operating suite with necessary drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies, ensuring that all equipment and instruments are in good working order. The role also involves assisting with the preparation, transportation, positioning, and draping of patients, as well as passing instruments to the physician during surgery and continually accounting for the number and location of instruments and supplies during the procedure. Additionally, the position includes receiving and processing specimens for delivery to the laboratory.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month from hire date.
• At least 6 months of on-the-job experience from another facility.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery.
• Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees