Surgical Tech - FT
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist assists physicians during surgical procedures by establishing and maintaining a sterile field in the operating room, preparing equipment, scrubbing in, and passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon. The role also supports patient preparation for transport out of the operating room and helps clean and prepare the room for the next case. The position requires rotating call coverage on nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees taking call must be able to reach the hospital within 20 minutes. The role is full-time, with 80 hours per pay period, on a day shift schedule described as 10-40.
Requirements
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
- National certification as a Surgical Technician is required. Non-certified military-trained personnel may qualify by providing documentation of completion of a U.S. military surgical technologist training program and 16 hours of continuing education; 16 hours of continuing education must be completed bi-annually while employed as a Surgical Technician.
- Ability to read, write legibly, and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to communicate effectively by reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone.
- Ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance and to function appropriately in a crisis or emergency.
- Ability to take rotating call nights, weekends, and holidays and be within 20 minutes' travel time to the hospital.
- Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently; respond quickly to unexpected patient-care needs; and use fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and grasping and handling skills.
- Adequate hearing and visual acuity, including color vision.
- Ability to use proper body mechanics when assisting patients with ambulation and transfers.
- May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Must use standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Nice To Haves
- Recent experience (within the past two years) in an acute hospital operating room is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a sterile field before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Prepare for procedures and set up instruments and equipment, ensuring supplies are available and at hand.
- Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
- Manage medications on the sterile field.
- Operate lasers.
- Manage chest and wound drainage.
- Manage anatomical and body-fluid specimens.
- Care for staples and sutures.
- Perform surgical instrument and supply counts.
- Apply dressings.
- Assist with preparing patients for transport out of the operating room.
- Help clean and set up the operating room for the next case.
- Take rotating call on nights, weekends, and holidays, and be able to reach the hospital within 20 minutes.
- Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
- Respond appropriately in crisis or emergency situations.
- Support the organization's mission, vision, values, behavioral standards, and compliance requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
