Surgical Technologist - Neuro Team | Full-Time | 6:30A Start

Children's Hospital & Medical Center•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist performs preparatory, scrubbing, and related duties to support patient care in the operating room. The role assists with surgical cases across specialties, maintains sterile practices and fields, and supports the operating room team throughout procedures and case turnovers. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week with a 6:30 a.m. start time and participates in assigned on-call activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologist or completion of an applicable surgical technologist course of study.
Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Current and valid Surgical Technologist certification upon hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room by reviewing the case cart and supplying appropriate instruments and materials for patient care.
Assemble supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physician preferences and procedure requirements.
Inspect equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition.
Maintain sterile practices when opening packages and preparing for procedures.
Prepare for specialty cases and keep knowledge of advancements and techniques up to date.
Participate in time-out and sign-out processes.
Maintain the sterile field and follow aseptic technique principles and appropriate room procedures in accordance with AORN guidelines.
Scrub in to assist surgeons, using working knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment for a variety of procedures.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and efficiently pass instruments and provide sterile items as directed.
Use sharps-safety techniques, including a safety zone and safe passing.
Perform appropriate counts before operations and before incision closure.
Prepare and label fluids and medications on the sterile field.
Prepare specimens for pathologic analysis.
Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
Assist the operating room team with environmental cleaning and case turnovers.
Maintain instrument and supply availability to avoid delays, and help keep operating room supplies adequately stocked for immediate access.
Update preference cards after procedures to ensure appropriate supplies are available and communicate updates to the service lead.
Assist with operating room patient-care processes as directed by nursing and anesthesia.
Participate in assigned on-call activities.