Surgical Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a surgical technologist program or OR training program.
• Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a surgical conscience at all times.
• Ability to identify basic surgical instruments by type, function, and name.
• Understand how to verify exposure to sterilization processes, check sterile-package integrity, and open appropriate supplies.
• Ability to identify major surgical intervention materials, including catheters, drains, sheeting, grafting materials, sutures, and stapling devices, and understand their preparation and use.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to specified surgical procedures.
• Ability to maintain a safe, organized, clean, and comfortable environment for patients and coworkers.
• Ability to perform basic calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills related to supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
• Exercise safe judgment, accountability, and professional judgment; comply with policies and required education and training.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical Technologist experience.
• Sterile Processing experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the registered nurse and physician to develop a plan of care for each patient.
• Prepare the operating room for procedures, opening supplies and equipment onto the sterile field based on the procedure and the child’s age.
• Identify and prepare basic sterile packs and trays; scrub for routine and complex procedures.
• Anticipate surgical needs using knowledge of anatomy, procedures, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• Identify, prepare, and operate standard and specialty equipment, including drills, operating room tables, Jackson tables, and microscopes; demonstrate competent operation as equipment and competencies require.
• Care for and handle surgical instruments using appropriate methods; pass instrumentation, supplies, medications, and specimens to the surgical team with dexterity and accuracy.
• Prepare irrigation solutions, medications, flushes, and hemostatic agents as needed, and hand them to the surgeon within the sterile field.
• Maintain aseptic technique and the sterile field; perform hand scrub and gown and glove self and intra-operative team members correctly.
• Participate in Universal Protocol and timeouts, including the fire-risk assessment, and validate surgical implants with the registered nurse and surgeon.
• Use positioning devices correctly to protect patients from injury and support optimal surgical exposure.
• Handle sharps safely and follow established surgical-count policies, taking corrective action when counts are incorrect.
• Verify medications, concentrations, and expiration dates with the registered nurse and anesthesia provider; verify specimens at the end of each case according to policy.
• Promote safety by communicating clearly, speaking up about unsafe behavior or performance, resolving uncertainty, and assisting the team during emergencies.
• Apply appropriate disinfection techniques and manufacturer protocols; use the appropriate sterilizer and maintain and monitor sterilization records and indicators, following recall procedures.
• Exercise sound judgment and accountability, comply with departmental policies, arrive on time, and use downtime constructively.
• Identify learning needs, attend required meetings, in-services, and programs, apply training to daily work, and complete and document mandatory education.
• Use supplies and disposables cost-effectively and support the initiation and maintenance of current preference cards.
• Serve as a clinical resource to support and develop peers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation accrued from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• 401(k) plan.
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability coverage; optional supplemental plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Fitness resources.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.