Surgical Technologist - Surgery

Baxter Health•Mountain Home, AR

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist assists with operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. The role may include setting up the operating room; preparing and transporting patients for surgery; adjusting lights and equipment; passing instruments and supplies; holding retractors; cutting sutures; and helping count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. The position provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the perioperative unit and requires proficiency in a wide variety of advanced surgical technologist skills. The technologist adheres to perioperative care standards, promotes teamwork, and is accountable for upholding the hospital’s vision, mission, values, and standards. The Surgery Department’s OR/CVOR has 13 operating rooms and averages 650 cases per month. Procedures include general surgery, orthopedics, neurological, cardiovascular, plastics, ENT, urology, and gynecology. New employees receive extensive orientation, and the organization supports advancement through certification and education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of Baxter Health’s surgical technologist training program or one year of experience as a surgical technologist.
BLS certification required.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, solve problems, and make decisions.
Ability to stand and walk, bend, squat, and twist for up to or exceeding 8 to 12 hours during shifts.
Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds or more of equipment and assist with lifting patients weighing 125 pounds or more, using proper body mechanics.
Ability to respond quickly in emergencies, including CPR and obtaining equipment.
Ability to handle critical and highly stressful situations efficiently and calmly.
Keen hearing and visual acuity to respond to changing patient situations and equipment alarms.

Responsibilities

Assist with operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel.
Set up the operating room and adjust lights and equipment.
Prepare and transport patients for surgery.
Pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon’s assistants.
Hold retractors and cut sutures.
Help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
Provide direct patient care to assigned patients in the perioperative unit.
Adhere to standards of perioperative care and promote teamwork among coworkers.
Uphold the hospital’s vision, mission, values, and standards.