Intraop Surgical Technologist FT

Primary City/State

Casper, Wyoming

Department Name

Surg-Hosp

Job Shift

Varied

Job Category

Clinical Care

Pay

$10,000.00 Sign-On and Relocation Assistance Available

Responsibilities

• Selects and places surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery.
• Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments.
• Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies.
• Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs.
• Passes instruments and retracts tissue.
• Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure.
• Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing.
• Participates in counting of sharps, instruments, and sponges.
• Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
• Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases.
• Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies, and cleaning operating rooms.
• May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.
• Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification.
• Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
• The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
• Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience.

Skills

Manual dexterity, ability to maintain professional decorum, ability to respond quickly, ability to stay abreast of new developments in the field.

Benefits

Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Location

Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.

Position Summary

This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.