Surgical Tech PRN

Surgery Partners • Fisher, TX

3d

About The Position

Surgical Technologists, also known as Scrub Technicians or Operating Room (OR) Technicians, assist in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. As a member of the operating room team, the Surgical Technologist plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and sterile environment before, during, and after surgical procedures. Operating room teams commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, circulating nurses, and surgical technologists working together to provide exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in and actively completing an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Zero (0) to two (2) years of clinical experience in a healthcare-related field.
• Prior exposure to a surgical or procedural environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Assist in preparing the operating room by establishing a sterile field, including surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, sterile solutions and supplies.
• Perform safety checks on equipment, instruments, and supplies prior to the start of procedures.
• Assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment and verify proper functionality.
• Follow all facility, state, and federal regulations related to patient care and surgical services.
• Perform pre-procedure preparation of the patient's skin and body as directed.
• Assist with positioning patients safely on the procedure table.
• Drape patients appropriately according to the procedure being performed.
• Support the surgical team in ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure.
• Pass instruments, supplies, and sterile items to surgeons and surgical assistants during procedures.
• Maintain the integrity of the sterile field throughout the surgical case.
• Retract tissue, cut sutures, and perform other delegated functions under the direct supervision of the physician performing the procedure.
• Participate in sponge, needle, instrument, and supply counts according to facility policy and procedure requirements.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and assist efficiently throughout surgical procedures.
• Assist with preparation, labeling, handling, and disposition of surgical specimens.
• Apply dressings as directed.
• Assist with transferring patients safely from the procedure table to a stretcher following procedures.
• Clean and restock operating and procedure rooms following cases.
• Pull supplies, instruments, and equipment for upcoming procedures.
• Assist with maintenance of physician preference cards.
• Support inventory management and supply organization.
• Assist with instrument decontamination and cleaning, sterilization processes, high-level disinfection procedures, and quality assurance testing related to sterilization and infection prevention.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sterile technique and infection prevention practices.
• Maintain professional communication and teamwork with physicians, nurses, and other staff members.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed