Surgical Scrub Tech, First Assist

About the role

Fisher-Titus is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join their team. This position offers competitive benefits including medical and dental coverage, a 401K match, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of techniques and procedures used by surgeons for various surgeries.
• Practices within the scope of practice for a Surgical Technologist as outlined by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).
• Maintains sterile technique and monitors for breaks in technique.
• Assembles and troubleshoots equipment and instrumentation.
• Ensures all necessary equipment and supplies are in the room before the start of a case.
• Handles surgical specimens appropriately.
• Conducts accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to departmental policies.
• Confirms and labels medications on the sterile field, informs the surgeon of medications to be dispensed.
• Updates preference cards as needed and communicates changes to the inventory coordinator.
• Prepares patients for surgery once in the surgical suite.
• Participates in the operating room turnover process, returns unused case supplies/equipment, and assists with restocking of room supplies.
• Contributes to the daily tasks of preparing next day's procedure equipment and supplies by completing pull and order, ensuring equipment is ready for the next day.
• Completes department-specific and required annual competencies.
• Demonstrates time management and organizational skills.
• Performs injections of medications, such as anesthetic agents, under the direction of the surgeon.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) or Surgical Assistant (SA) through the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).
• Experience in a hospital or surgical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of asepsis and sterile technique.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.