Surgical Technician

About the role

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

Responsibilities

• Scrub procedures assessing, planning, anticipating, administering and evaluating the needs of the surgeon for each assigned procedure, according to age or patient
• Maintain aseptic field
• Organize and achieve quality performance levels in new routines and procedures
• Interact and assist other surgical services patient care delivery personnel in a positive professional manner demonstrating YRMC values
• Take emergency call as scheduled
• Respond to crisis or emergency situations in a calm and professional manner

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED
• One (1) year of surgical technology experience. May consider a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with six (6) months of clinical healthcare experience
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS-CPR)
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Windows

Preferred qualifications

• Cardiac Surgery Service team only: CVOR experience

Pay

$32.38 - $48.17 /hour

Benefits

• $10k relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements
• Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days — full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, part-time employees can receive up to $9,000