Surgical Technologist
About The Position
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures. Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies, equipment and medication, solutions needed for each procedure Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table. Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure, physician preference. Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation and before incision is closed. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Creates and maintains sterile field. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure. Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during procedure. May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings. If applicable and at the direction of the surgeon, apply and secure dressings. Assists other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure. Assists in prepping room for the next patient. Participates in department performance improvement activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Graduate of an CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required OR program currently participating in accreditation process
- LPN grandfathered (3) at Rockford campus.
- Less than 1 year experience as a Surgical Scrub technologist
- Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA preferred
- Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA required only if program is not accredited but currently participating in accreditation process,.
- Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days (other certifications per unit requirements. ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)
Responsibilities
- Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures
- Understands procedures and anticipates surgeon's needs
- Ensures quality patient care and maintains sterile field
- Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment
- Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table
- Assists with patient placement and positioning
- Assists in draping sterile field
- Performs counts for sponges, needles, and instruments
- Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants
- Creates and maintains sterile field
- Maintains sterile technique
- Passes instruments to surgeon
- May sponge operative site, hold retractors, cut suture, and cauterize vessels
- Prepares sterile dressings
- Assists in cleaning the operating room
- Assists in prepping room for the next patient
- Participates in department performance improvement activities
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision Life & Disability Insurance
- FSA/HSA Options
- Generous, accruing paid time off
- Paid Parental and caregiver leave
- Career advancement and educational opportunities
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Certification Reimbursement
- Well-being Programs
- Employee Discounts
- On-Demand Pay
- Financial Education
- Annual recognition/awards events
- Partner appreciation days
- Family entertainment/attractions discount
- Community service/improvement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
