Surgical Technologist II - Neurosurgical

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

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About The Position

Provides assistance to physicians and facilitates care in procedural areas using invasive and non-invasive techniques. Serves as a member of the Neurosurgical specialty team and must serve on one of the three specialty teams. Prepares the surgical operating suite and supports patient care and the surgical team throughout procedures. The position is full-time at 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period), with work hours of 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Weekend work is required as needed.

The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work under minimal supervision, and the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Department-specific competencies are detailed in the unit or department scope of service. The position supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follows organizational policies and procedures; and performs work consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or higher required upon hire.
• CST certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within 90 days of employment, or TS-C certification through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required within 90 days of employment.
• BLS certification as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure equipment and instruments are in good working order.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.
• Provide continuous surveillance and maintenance of the sterile field.
• Pass instruments to the physician during surgery.
• Continually account for the number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receive specimens and deliver them for appropriate testing.
• Assist with applying wound dressings and securing drainage systems.
• Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, including retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Serve on one of the three specialty teams.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and perform duties consistently with compliance, safety, and high-reliability practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED