About the position
The Surgical Technologist assists in the preparation and care of surgical patients under the general direction of a professional nurse or a physician. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile/aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation to provide the highest quality outcomes for a patient undergoing a procedure.
- Selects instruments, equipment, and supplies for each surgical procedure to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
- Prepares room for procedure by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies to ensure the operating room is ready for patient care.
- Scrubs for surgical procedures by helping with prepping and draping patients, passing sterile instruments and supplies, and assisting with surgical procedures to ensure quality outcomes for patients.
- Understands and follows the principles of sterile technique, and takes steps to remedy breaks in sterile technique to ensure a safe patient environment.
- Identifies specimens before passing off the field and transports specimens to pathology, as directed, to ensure specimens are handled according to policy.
- Identifies, with registered nurse, intra-procedure medication, dosage, and labeling of all solutions and drugs to ensure safe medication practices are in place.
- Assists with the transfer of patients in to or out of operating room to ensure operating room efficiency and patient safety.
- Cleans rooms, instruments, and equipment according to regulatory standards and policies to ensure patient safety.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Completion of a surgical technologist training program.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is also required in the Cath Lab.
Benefits
- Health coaches and relaxation rooms.
- Health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple).
- Mental health support.
- Minimal or zero copays.
- Team member cost sharing premiums.
- Daycare.
