Surgical Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Meet one of the following: graduate from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program and obtain certification through a nationally accredited credentialing organization within 12 months of graduation; graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing; qualify under the Grandfathering Clause with proof of at least one year of employment as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility between December 31, 2010, and December 31, 2014; or qualify under the Hard-to-Fill Clause by graduating from an accredited program and obtaining certification through a nationally accredited credentialing organization within 24 months of hire.
• For new graduates, provide an official transcript from an accredited school or a letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar confirming program completion.
• Complete primary source education verification within 90 days of the start date.
• Maintain a minimum of 15 continuing medical education hours annually.
• Able to meet the stated heavy clinical physical demands, including continual lifting of more than 50 pounds, pushing and pulling patients or equipment, and working in physically awkward or restrictive positions.
• May be required to complete mask-fit testing and TB screening, and participate in extended or on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a minimum of 15 continuing medical education hours annually.
• Prepare and check instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Set up and maintain a sterile field using strict aseptic techniques.
• Assist with patient draping and ensure the surgical team is properly attired.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedures.
• Perform accurate sponge and sharp counts with the circulating nurse.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Support specialty surgical services and stock operating rooms as needed.
• Prepare sterile dressings and assist with post-operative care.
• Help orient new staff and contribute to unit goals and objectives.
• May handle medications, sharps, and syringes on the sterile field.