Surgical Technologist II

Northern Light Health • Bangor, ME

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II assists in operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. The position is in the Operating Room at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, and is full-time, scheduled 36 hours per week from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The role maintains sterile operative fields and medical-supply or equipment inventory; assists practitioners during surgery; positions patients; and uses safety equipment to protect patients and staff. It also orients new staff to the unit and specialty and helps maintain a safe environment by following health-system policies and procedures and reporting or addressing observed hazards and patient-safety violations. Other duties may be assigned upon request.

Certification is required, or the candidate must be an LPN with surgical technologist experience. BLS certification must be obtained before independently caring for patients and kept current. A high school diploma or GED is required. The work may involve lifting, moving, and loading 30 to 50 pounds and alternate shift schedules, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

• Certification is required, or the candidate must be an LPN with surgical technologist experience.
• Obtain BLS certification before independently caring for patients and keep it current.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift, move, and load 30 to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile operative fields.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
• Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
• Position patients for treatment or examination.
• Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.
• Orient new staff to the unit and specific specialty.
• Maintain a safe environment in compliance with Northern Light Health policies and procedures.
• Report and directly address environmental hazards and violations of patient-safety policy or protocol when involved or observed.
• Perform other duties upon request.

What This Job Offers

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