Surgical Technologist - Bellevue Medical Center (Weekends)
About The Position
A Surgical Technologist is a critical member of the perioperative care team who assists surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff before, during, and after surgical procedures. This role is responsible for preparing the operating room, ensuring all sterile instruments and supplies are available and properly arranged, maintaining a sterile environment throughout procedures, and anticipating the needs of the surgical team to support safe and efficient patient care. Support the intraoperative nursing care of patients by performing scrub and related duties according to standards and policies. Promote efficient operation of the surgery center and provide assistance to physicians and support staff.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent required.
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program OR equivalent training/scrub experience with an accredited institution required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (BLS with skills assessment or approved BLS) upon completion of unit orientation required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a surgical technologist or assistant preferred.
- Knowledge of various surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies/materials, all patient care equipment and supplies, policy, procedure, and protocol manuals, audio-visual, video, and microscopic equipment, computers, telecommunication equipment, and wall/ceiling and tanked medical gases preferred.
- For some clinical areas, the ability to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish may be preferred.
- Surgical technologist certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Preparing the operating room
- Ensuring all sterile instruments and supplies are available and properly arranged
- Maintaining a sterile environment throughout procedures
- Anticipating the needs of the surgical team to support safe and efficient patient care
- Performing scrub and related duties according to standards and policies
- Promoting efficient operation of the surgery center
- Providing assistance to physicians and support staff
Benefits
- Up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
- 35% discount at Clarkson College
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
