Surgical Tech I

Job Summary

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hands required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.
• Places equipment and supplies in the operating or labor & delivery rooms and arranges instruments according to preference cards.
• Cleans and checks equipment area.
• Holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other technical tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains supplies for the OR and C-section suites.
• Organizes in preparation for end of case and assists in clean up and turnover of rooms.
• Disposes of all sharps, biohazardous waste items appropriately.
• Handles specimens properly.
• Reports observations of changes in patient’s conditions and level of consciousness to an RN or LPN in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Education - High School Diploma or GED. Completion of Surgical Technologists course from an accredited facility.
• Experience: Must be able to work variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends. Must be able to take call rotation when required. Must be able to perform all duties, including lifting and transferring, using proper body mechanics.
• Licensure/Certifications: BLS
• Preferred Requirements: Knowledge of hospital environment desired. Previous hospital and/or health care related experience preferred. Licensure/Certifications: CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

About the Role

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Requirements

Must be able to work variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends. Must be able to take call rotation when required. Must be able to perform all duties, including lifting and transferring, using proper body mechanics.

Skills

Knowledge of hospital environment desired. Previous hospital and/or health care related experience preferred. Licensure/Certifications: CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)

Pay

Up to $10, 000 sign on bonus based on eligibility.

Schedule

Variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends.