Surgical Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from a certified surgical technician program, completion of a comparable military program, or one year of experience performing similar duties.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, including the structure and functions of body parts and recognition of common disorders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology.
• At least six months at Cottage Health System in Surgical Services or recent cardio/vascular experience.
• More than two years of experience employed in a comparable acute care setting, demonstrating advanced specialty expertise.

Nice To Haves

• National Certification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork to support excellence in patient care and efficiency.
• Assist with and anticipate peri-operative patient care needs.
• Seek information from appropriate sources when applicable.
• Gather equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sterilization techniques.
• Provide proper care and handling of specialty equipment.
• Perform Surgical Technician II duties.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable.
• Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program.
• Cottage Health offers comprehensive Total Rewards offerings.