Surgical Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Surgical Technologist certification as required by state regulation.
• All appropriate state licensure, certification, education, and training required for the role.
• One to two years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of interventional equipment, including C-arm and ultrasound equipment, procedures, and the materials and supplies needed for each procedure.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices used when operating radiology systems.
• Successful completion of BLS certification.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand in a protective apron for up to 45–60 minutes.

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience.
• Experience with special procedures utilizing a C-arm.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the procedure room in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Stock procedure rooms and trays with necessary supplies and interventional equipment before procedures.
• Clean procedure rooms, equipment, and machinery after procedures.
• Assist with preparing patients for procedures, including positioning, shaving, and prepping.
• Perform additional tasks as designated by the physician and within the scope of practice and state regulations.
• Prepare and administer medications within the scope of practice and state regulations.
• Transfer and position patients and transport them to and from the procedure room.
• Assist physicians as a scrub assistant during interventional procedures under fluoroscopy while maintaining sterile technique.
• Draw up intravenous medication and label it according to applicable medication policies and competency requirements.
• Perform circulating duties in the procedure room.
• Comply with HIPAA policies and standards for patient confidentiality.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, safe, and aesthetically appropriate facility areas.
• Inspect equipment and instruments before and after procedures to ensure they are in proper working condition; perform minor repairs and general upkeep when needed.
• Communicate problems to a supervisor and document issues in the communications log.
• Assist with disposal of hazardous waste, dirty linen, and rugs.
• Assist with instrument sterilization and packaging of surgical instruments.
• Organize and use supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste.
• Support quality standards, regulatory requirements, continuous quality improvement, and facility-specific quality action plans.
• Maintain the integrity of medical records and administrative and operational records, and comply with data collection and auditing activities.
• Provide clerical and practical support to physicians and staff, including ensuring instruments and equipment are available.
• Print images and send them to physicians when needed.
• Assist with training and orienting new employees on medical equipment when needed.
• File paperwork in patient files according to policies and procedures.
• Assist with inventory, supply ordering, and restocking.
• Process x-ray images and archive patient images to CD or DVD when needed and in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Participate in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans addressing identified deficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Prescription coverage
• Vision insurance
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses
• Quarterly bonus opportunities